Spicy manhattan fish chowder

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupDiced green bell peppers
¼cupCubed yellow onions
1teaspoonHot sesame oil
4cupsChopped fresh tomatoes
1tablespoonFinely chopped fresh parsley
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonFreshly ground black pepper
8Saffron threads, dissolved in 1/2 cup water
2Cloves garlic, crushed
1cupWater
½poundsScrod or grouper, filleted and cubed

Directions

Saute the peppers and onions in oil in a large saucepan for 4 to 5 minutes on high flame. Add the remaining ingredients, except the fish, and cook over medium heat, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the fish and cook an additional 15 minutes. Serve hot over brown rice. Yield: 2 to 4 servings.

Variation: Two tablespoons curry powder can be substituted for the saffron threads.

Source: Vegetarian Cooking for Good Health by Gary Null (Library Number 641.5636N)