Fish Steak Tartar (Yeasa Kitfo)

• salmon (fresh, top quality fish like in a sushi restaurant) or halibut (fresh, top quality fish like in a sushi restaurant)↗2 lb
• extra virgin olive oil↗2 1⁄2 tablespoons
• shallots (finely chopped) or red onion (finely chopped)↗1 tablespoon
• chili paste (awaze)↗1 tablespoon
• lemons or 1 lime↗1
• hot green pepper (thinly sliced)↗1
• salt and black pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Remove the skin from the fish, pat dry.

2. 2

   Chop the fish into very small cubes using a very sharp knife.

3. 3

   Mix the olive oil, shallot, awaze, lemon juice, black pepper and salt.

4. 4

   Add the fish cubes, mix it well and garnish it with sliced green peppers.

5. 5

   Keep it in fridge for few minutes and serve it cold.

6. 6

   P.S. You may use Mitmita instead of Awaze but without lemon juice.

7. 7

   * You will find these spices in Ethiopian shops/groceries.

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   ** To find my awaze recipe please visit my website http:// www.yewoinfamilycooking.com.