Samke harra

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Samke harra is a traditional dish that means spicy fish when translated from Arabic. The dish is a specialty of El-Mina and it's usually prepared for special occasions. It consists of a baked fish that served with nuts and a sauce made from tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and spices such as coriander, cumin, chili pepper flakes, and cardamom. It's recommended to use snapper fish for samke harra, which is served warm or at room temperature.