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Recipe: Fish a la Talla

FISH A LA TALLA

Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

La Talla (marinade):
Onion………100 gr.
Tomato………250 kg.
Garlic………50 gr.
Cumin………¼ de cucharadita.
Bay leaves………3 small leaves.
Pasilla chili………25 gr.
Guajillo chili………25 gr.
Ancho chili………25 gr.
Olive oil………30 ml.

The Fish:
Filet of mahi mahi………8 kg.
Mezclun lettuces………2 lt.
Tomato………100 gr.
Red onion
Lime………To taste.
Salt and Pepper………To taste.

LA TALLA:
Sautée the tomato, garlic, onion, bay leaves, cumin and de-seeded chilies. Once golden, add water and allow to boil for 10 minutes. Blend in a blender and strain. Return to pan and simmer again. Season mixture with salt and pepper.

THE FISH:
Season the filet with salt and pepper. Marinate in the ‘talla’, well submerged for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Grill to desired doneness.

THE DISH:
Place the mesclun lettuces, tomato and red onion on a plate. Top with the grilled fish a la talla.

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