Saas Ni Macchi (Parsee Fish in White Sauce)

A traditional Parsee spiced fish dish cooked in a unique sweet and sour white egg-based sauce with fresh herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 545.6 kcals 2182.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 53.1 grams 212.4 grams
Fat 21.2 grams 84.8 grams
Protein 35.5 grams 142.1 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
6
tbsp
Sugar
6-8 tbsp
CondimentsSauces
6
tbsp
Malt Vinegar
6-8 tbsp
Dairy
6
piece
Eggs
free-range
GrainsCereals
6
tbsp
NutsSeeds
6
clove
Garlic
crushed
15
piece
Curry Leaves
finely shredded
1
bunch
Coriander
leaves only, finely chopped
20
piece
Mint Leaves
finely shredded
4
tsp
Cumin
ground
1
piece
Salt
to taste
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Rapeseed Oil
3-4 tbsp
Seafood
1
piece
Seabass
filleted and pin boned, each fillet cut in half
Vegetables
4
piece
Red Onions
small, finely chopped
7
cm
Ginger
peeled and finely chopped
4
piece
Green Chillies
finely chopped
5
piece

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 230°C.
  • Cook the onions, garlic, and ginger in oil in a casserole dish until soft.
  • Add fish, curry leaves, and 500ml of water to the pan and bring to a simmer.
  • Bake in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
  • Remove the fish and set aside in a deep dish to keep warm.
  • Beat eggs, rice flour, sugar, vinegar, coriander, and mint in a bowl until smooth.
  • Whisk the hot cooking liquor into the egg mixture and return the whole mixture to the pan.
  • Stir constantly over low heat until thickened without allowing it to boil.
  • Whisk in ground cumin, green chillies, and tomatoes.
  • Combine the sauce and fish together and serve immediately.