“I’d love the recipe for the barramundi with chickpeas from Moroccan Feast in Randwick.”
Cynthia Vella, Randwick, NSW
To request a recipe, write to Fare Exchange, , GPO Box 4088, Sydney, NSW 2001, or email us. All requests should include the restaurant’s name and address or business card, as well as your name and address.
You’ll need to begin this recipe a day ahead.
Ingredients
Spiced chickpeas
Method
Main
1.For spiced chickpeas, cook chickpeas in a large saucepan of boiling water until tender (40-50 minutes), drain and set aside. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add chillies, capsicum and garlic, stir occasionally until tender (6-7 minutes), add spices and cook until fragrant (1 minute). Add tomato, stir occasionally until just tender (5-6 minutes), add chickpeas and 300ml water, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until mixture is thick and chickpeas are very tender (25-30 minutes). Season to taste, keep warm and, just before serving, stir in coriander.
2.Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add chillies, capsicum and garlic, stir occasionally until tender (5-7 minutes). Add tomato paste, stir occasionally until colour deepens (1 minute). Add spices, cook until fragrant (30 seconds). Add tomato, cook until just tender (8-10 minutes). Place barramundi on tomato mixture, scatter with coriander, add chicken stock, bring to the simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until fish is just cooked through (10-12 minutes).
3.Divide couscous among serving plates, top with chickpea mixture, then barramundi, scatter with remaining coriander, season to taste and serve hot with lemon wedges.
This recipe is from the March 2012 issue of .
Notes