IRAN Village Life : Cooking Traditional Lunch & Baking local Bread in a Clay Oven

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is more accessible and budget-friendly.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds offer a similar crunch at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and more neutral in flavor.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are a cost-effective dried fruit option.

Prepare the fish by cleaning and gutting it thoroughly.

Mix chopped walnuts, fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, onions, pomegranate molasses, salt, black pepper, and aromatic spices to create the stuffing.

Stuff the fish with the walnut and herb mixture, ensuring it's packed tightly.

Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.

Brush the outside of the fish with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Place the stuffed fish on the grill or in a baking dish.

Cook for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the fish is cooked through and flaky.

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