Main course 🇪🇹 Ethiopian

Asa Gulash

Chunks of white fish simmered in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. Light, fresh and ready in half an hour.

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  • Time35 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £3.52 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Fry the onion in the oil in a wide pan over a medium heat for 6 minutes until soft.

    6 min
  2. 2

    Add the pepper, garlic and ginger and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the berbere.

  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes until thick.

    10 min
  4. 4

    Gently lay the fish in the sauce, spoon sauce over the top, cover and cook for 6 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.

    6 min
  5. 5

    Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and serve with rice or flatbread.

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