Mutafayyah [Fish in thick red sauce]–مطفاية

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Mutafayyah [Fish in thick red sauce]–مطفاية

July 23, 2012 by lamyaalmas

This is another Adeni dish that is very popular. We usually make Khobz and frothy hulbah with this or eat with white rice. You will need:

1) 2 Salmon fillets

2) 1/4 tsp of fenugreek [whole]

3) 2 tbslp of oil

4) 2 tomatoes peeled and diced

5) 3 cloves of garlic crushed

6) green chilly pepper [Sarano pepper] slit lengthwise and halved

7) 1/2 tsp of ground cumin

8) 1/2 tsp of ground coriander

9) salt to taste

10) 1 and 1/2 tbslp of tomato paste

11) cilantro for garnish

12) Bisbas Ahmar [red chilly pepper sauce]

Alright let’s start, “Bismillah.” Place a frying pan under medium high heat and add the oil. Then when it is hot add the fish and the fenugreek seeds. Let cook for 1 minute, then add the garlic, green chilly pepper, red chilly sauce, cumin coriander, salt, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Add 1/4 cup water and shake the frying pan so everything is evenly spread out, or gently with a spoon mix [but be careful don’t break the fish]. Leave on medium low heat until the sauce thickens–I sometimes stick it in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until the sauce has thickened. Serve with Khobz [South Yemeni bread] and Hulbah or on a bed of rice.

Posted in Fish, Yemeni Dishes | 19 Comments

19 Responses

on July 23, 2012 at 10:29 pm | Reply The White Pumpkin

looks delicious!!
on July 24, 2012 at 12:36 pm | Reply Sami

Can i use any other type of fish?
- on July 24, 2012 at 12:58 pm | Reply Dr. Lamya Almas
  
  Yes sure you can Sami. Any type of fish will work insha Allah.
on July 24, 2012 at 4:35 pm | Reply Raadiya

Insha allah I will try this weekend for this dishes, and thank you so much for your teaching us different dishes,My Allah will give you reward
on July 26, 2012 at 8:54 pm | Reply Radiyah

Ramadaan kariim my dear sister, May Allah almighty creator bless u and your family with goodness fe Dunyaa wa Aakhira, again sister we see different dishes like Meat, Fish but I need to see a Chicken. wasalam
- on July 27, 2012 at 3:45 pm | Reply Dr. Lamya Almas
  
  Insha Allah Radiyah- When i get some chicken insha Allah I will see what i can come up with.
  
  Lamya
on August 1, 2012 at 6:11 pm | Reply Radiyah

sorry darling I saw some chicken that you already posted, wasalam.
- on August 1, 2012 at 6:48 pm | Reply Dr. Lamya Almas
  
  No problem Sr. Radiyah :)
on August 1, 2012 at 11:15 pm | Reply Um Ibrahim

Is there something I can substitute the bisbass Ahmer with? Preferably something less spicy.
- on August 2, 2012 at 3:56 am | Reply Dr. Lamya Almas
  
  How about some roasted sweet red peppers? Make sure you puree them. Or if you can find some red chilly that is not spicy ( mild) use those instead Insha Allah. Won’t be the same but it’s worth a try.
  
  Lamya
on August 9, 2012 at 9:02 pm | Reply Lisa

I love your recipes. How much Bisbas Ahmar do you recommend for this recipe?
- on August 11, 2012 at 12:05 am | Reply Dr. Lamya Almas
  
  I use three or four tablespoons. You can use more if you like.
  
  Lamya
on September 5, 2012 at 1:30 am | Reply Celmah

Assalamo alaykum Dr. Lamya Almas,

I want to try this recipe but if I don’t have fenugreek, what substitute I can use ?
Thank you. I really love your website.
Celmah
- on September 5, 2012 at 2:10 pm | Reply Dr. Lamya Almas
  
  Wa Alaikum Assalaam Celmah–
  
  You don’t have to add fenugreek. You can make it without it. It just adds some extra flavor.
  
  Lamya
on September 13, 2012 at 7:22 pm | Reply yasmin

Salam… Will FENUGREEK powder work the same?
- on September 15, 2012 at 1:58 pm | Reply Dr. Lamya Almas
  
  Wa Alaikum Asssalaam Yasmin–
  
  No it won’t. But you can make it without it for sure.
  
  Lamya
on October 22, 2012 at 3:38 pm | Reply Samia

love it! thanks it turned out gooood.
on September 15, 2013 at 11:28 am | Reply Amina

Salamu Aleykum sister I just had a question about your Mutafayyah, I have been told tamarind is traditionally used in the dish is this true and can it be used?
- on September 19, 2013 at 8:26 am | Reply Dr. Lamya Almas
  
  Wa Alaikum Assalaam Sister Amina,
  
  Not in the mutafayah. That is in the Sanuna that we use the tamarind. Traditionally Mutafayah does not have tamarind in it.
  
  Lamya