• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
International Cuisine
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Journey by Country
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • My Cookbook
  • Exploring the world through food
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Journey by Country
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • My Cookbook
  • Exploring the world through food
  • Connect with us

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • About Us
      • Privacy Policy
    • Journey by Country
    • Recipes
    • Travel
    • My Cookbook
    • Exploring the world through food
  • Connect with us

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Oman

    Omani Paplou Soup (Fish Soup)

    October 5, 2017 By Darlene at International Cuisine

    138 shares
    • Facebook10
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe  ↓ Print Recipe  ❒

    Omani paplou soup is a fish or seafood soup.  It is often made with tuna  and sometime tuna roe, however shellfish and other types of fish can also be used.

    This dish is loved in the coastal regions of Oman.

    This soup is made with a dried lime and fresh lime juice. You will first want to soak the lime and then poke it with a knife or fork.  The dried lime should be removed and not consumed before serving.

    If you are interested in buying some dried limes there is a link at the bottom of this post. It is an affiliate link so I do make a small commission if you do however it does not affect the price you pay.

    loomi

    It has a wonderful citrus flavor the counter balances the heat

    It also has a wonderful paste made from garlic, ginger and cilantro.

    Paplou soup ingredients

    Chilies are optional however I added one to the paste and it was spicy goodness.

    There is just something special about using a mortar and pestle.  Alternatively you could use a food processor.

    Paplou soup paste

    The soup is served over a heap of basmati rice and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

    We all loved it, you will too.   Adjust the chili and cayenne to your heat tolerance.

    Omani Paplou Soup

    Print Pin
    5 from 4 votes

    Omani Paplou Soup (Fish Soup)

    Course Soup
    Cuisine Omani
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    Servings 4
    Calories 243kcal
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
    • ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric divided
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish
    • 1 chili jalapeno or serrano, minced
    • 1 dried lime
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
    • 1 plum tomato cored and diced
    • 1 small or ½ medium red onion diced
    • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
    • 1 pound tuna steaks cut into bite size pieces
    • Cooked basmati rice for serving
    • Lime wedges for garnish

    Instructions

    • Using a mortar and pestle, make a paste of the garlic, ginger, ¼ teaspoon turmeric, salt, cilantro,chili 1 ½ tablespoons water; set aside.
    • Soak the dried lime for a few minutes in water to soften the skin.
    • Make a small hole by piercing it with a paring knife or fork.
    • Bring 5 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat
    • Add the black pepper and the remaining ½ teaspoon turmeric and cook 2 minutes.
    • Add the tomato, boil 5 minutes, then add the onion, and cook 5 minutes more.
    • Stir in the lime juice, garlic-ginger paste, cayenne, and dried lime; cover, decrease the heat to medium-low, and cook 15 minutes.
    • Remove the dried lime
    • Add the tuna and gently stir, cover and simmer until the fish is cooked through,
    • minutes more.
    • Serve over cooked basmati rice
    • Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2805IU | Vitamin C: 25.8mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.6mg


    Click here to buy through Amazon

    More Oman

    • Omani coffee and dates
      Omani Coffee and Dates
    • Omani Salad
      Omani Salad
    • Omani Madrouba
      Omani Madrouba (Beaten Rice)
    • Omani Bread
      Omani Bread (Khubz)
    138 shares
    • Facebook10
    • Twitter

    Filed Under: Oman, Recipes, soup

    This Week's Recipes

    A bowl full of Ota Ika a Tongan Raw Fish salad made with coconut milk.

    Ota Ika A Tongan Raw Fish Salad

    a dish full of octopus in a creamy coconut and onion sauce.

    Lo’i Feke (Octopus in Cream Sauce)

    Two large glasses of Watermelon Otai garnished with lime wedges.

    ‘Otai (Tongan Watermelon Drink Recipe)

    Primary Sidebar

    Hello my name is Darlene and thank you for stopping by!

    I am cooking a meal from every country in the world. I do extensive research and choose a menu that I feel best represents the country and their cuisine. Of course that also includes the authentic, delicious recipes. Simply click on the link or the photo in the journey by country posts to get them. I also share important information about the country as well.

    More about me →


    Our Mission

    To promote cultural appreciation by cooking our way across the world, one nation at a time. To discover the struggles and joys that have influenced the people, to gain an appreciation of their land and traditions and to feel the hospitality that only sharing a meal can convey.

    Come join the journey, explore a new country each week and embark on a fantastic culinary adventure.

    Join the Journey It's Free!

    Sign up for my culinary, travel and cultural adventure delivered right to your inbox so you won't miss a thing.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Privacy Policy

    Copyright © 2023 International Cuisine All rights Reserved

    • 10
    138 shares