Name: Authentic Rouget Barbet Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Algeria
Ingredients: 5 kg whole red mullet (rouget barbet), cleaned and scaled (about 4-5 fish); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 400 g canned crushed tomatoes or 3-4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked); 1-2 tablespoons harissa (adjust to taste for spice level); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat); 1 cup water or fish stock; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); Lemon wedges (for serving)

Rouget Barbet Algeria

Red mullet cooked in a spicy tomato sauce, coastal specialty.

Algeria fish

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