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Total Time :45 minutes
Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS
 

Patties:

  • 10.5 ounces/300 grams fresh skinless sea bass
  • 17.5 ounces/500 grams fresh skinless tilapia
  • ½ large onion, chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, no stems
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Sauce:

  • ½ - ¾ cup olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 12 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 3-4 dried paprika peppers
  • 2 red hot chili peppers, to taste, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sweet harissa in oil
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 flat tablespoon salt
  • 3 cups/720 milliliters water
  • 1 cup/150 grams frozen fava beans, thawed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, no stems, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Start by blending the seabass, tilapia, onion, garlic, and cilantro in a food processor until the mixture is smooth. Add the breadcrumbs, olive oil, cumin, paprika, and salt. Knead the mixture by hand until it firms up and holds together. Set aside.
  • Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced bell pepper, hot peppers, and dried paprika peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, being careful not to burn it.
  • Stir in the harissa, sweet paprika, cumin, and salt. Mix well to release the spices' flavors, then pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce cook uncovered for about 10 minutes to deepen the flavors.
  • Carefully form the fish mixture into patties, and gently place them into the simmering sauce. Add the fava beans and the remaining cup of water. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. In the final 2 minutes of cooking, add the bunch of cilantro and stir it gently into the sauce.
  • Serve hot, with fresh challah or couscous on the side.

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