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Qaliyeh-e Khorma (Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Salmon With Dates)

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Locals make this dish with grouper, but I've found it works very well using Atlantic salmon fillets. 

Variation: Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Salmon With Dates

In step 5, sauté 4 thinly sliced shallots with the garlic and replace the fenugreek leaves with 1 tablespoon ground cumin. Add ½ cup (120g) tahini paste dissolved in ¼ cup (60ml) water. Everything else remains the same.

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