Omani Paplou Soup (Fish Soup)

Step 1

Using a mortar and pestle, make a paste of the garlic, ginger, ¼ teaspoon turmeric, salt, cilantro,chili 1 ½ tablespoons water; set aside.

Step 2

Soak the dried lime for a few minutes in water to soften the skin.

Step 3

Make a small hole by piercing it with a paring knife or fork.

Step 4

Bring 5 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat

Step 5

Add the black pepper and the remaining ½ teaspoon turmeric and cook 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the tomato, boil 5 minutes, then add the onion, and cook 5 minutes more.

Step 7

Stir in the lime juice, garlic-ginger paste, cayenne, and dried lime; cover, decrease the heat to medium-low, and cook 15 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the dried lime

Step 9

Add the tuna and gently stir, cover and simmer until the fish is cooked through,

Step 10

minutes more.

Step 11

Serve over cooked basmati rice

Step 12

Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.