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Ai-moruk (fish and leafy green broth)

A clear, fragrant broth from East Timor, where fish gently simmers with leafy greens and tomatoes. It's a simple, comforting everyday dish, served hot with rice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the onion and crush the garlic. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and wash the leaves, then roughly chop them.
  2. Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the onion and garlic for 3 minutes, until translucent.
  3. Add the tomatoes and let them break down for 5 minutes, stirring now and then.
  4. Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then add the fish. Simmer gently for 8 minutes.
  5. Add the greens and cook for 3 more minutes, until tender.
  6. Season with salt, pepper and chili, then serve hot with rice, adding a squeeze of lime if you like.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the fish with cooked chickpeas added along with the greens, and use a vegetable broth.

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