Salt Baked Rawas Recipe | Christmas Dinner Made Special with Salt-Baked Fish | Chef Vicky Ratnani

#saltbakedfish #saltbaking #christmasspecial #chefvickyratnani Experience the ancient culinary art of salt baking with this Salt-Baked Fish recipe that brings out the pure, delicate flavors of fresh fish. This technique locks in the moisture and creates a beautifully tender, flaky texture that melts in your mouth. It’s an elegant and show-stopping dish perfect for impressing your guests or enjoying as a gourmet treat at home. In this video, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the process: Prepping the Fish: Learn how to clean, season, and stuff the fish with fresh herbs and aromatics like lemon, dill, and thyme to enhance its natural flavors. Creating the Salt Crust: Discover how to craft a perfect salt dough using coarse sea salt, egg whites, and water, forming a sealed cocoon around the fish for baking. Baking to Perfection: Witness how the salt crust acts as a natural oven, steaming the fish from within and infusing it with subtle, aromatic notes. The Grand Reveal: Watch as the salt crust is cracked open to reveal the moist, aromatic fish, ready to be served. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or indulging in a quiet evening at home, this salt-baked fish recipe is a celebration of simplicity and sophistication. Pair it with a fresh green salad, roasted veggies, or a glass of crisp white wine for a truly memorable meal. 👨‍🍳 Ingredients You’ll Need: Red Snapper Fish - 1 1/2 kg Salt - 2 kg Egg Whites - 6-8 Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp Cumin Powder - 1 tsp Star Anise - 1-2 tsp Peppercorns - 1-2 tsp Javitri (Mace) - 1-2 tsp Fennel Seeds - 1-2 tsp Ajwain (Carom Seeds) - 1-2 tsp Coriander Leaves - A handful Mint Leaves - A handful Dill Leaves - A handful Lemon Slices - As needed Garlic Cloves - 2-3 (bashed) Ginger - A small piece (bashed) Oil - As required for greasing Red Chilli - 3-4 (whole) Salted Butter - 1 cube Green Chilli - 1 (sliced) Herbs (Dill & Coriander) - A handful of each Lemon wedges - For serving Process: • Prepare the Fish: Take 1 1/2 kg of red snapper fish. In a vessel, add 2 kg of salt. Add 6-8 egg whites to the salt. Add 1 tsp each of red chilli powder and cumin powder for flavour. Add 1-2 tsp each of star anise, peppercorns, javitri, fennel seeds, and ajwain. Mix all the ingredients using a mixer grinder or your hands. • Stuff the Fish: Take some coriander, mint, and dill leaves and stuff them inside the fish. Add lemon slices inside the fish along with 2-3 bashed garlic cloves and a small piece of bashed ginger. • Prepare the Baking Tray: Take a tray and cover the bottom with foil paper. Drizzle some oil at the bottom of the tray and on the fish as well. Spread a thin layer of the salt mixture you just prepared on the tray. Place the fish on top of the salt layer. Drizzle a little oil on top of the fish. Add 3-4 red chillies inside the fish and some more lemon and garlic. Cover the fish with another layer of the blended salt mixture. • Bake the Fish: Preheat the oven to 200-210°C. Bake the fish in the oven for about 45 minutes. Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small vessel, melt 1 cube of salted butter. Add 1 sliced green chilli and some dill and coriander leaves. Toss in some lemon wedges and mix well. • Serving: Once the fish is baked, crack the salt layer carefully. Serve the fish in pieces, with a side of garlic butter sauce and extra lemon wedges. ✨ Pro Tips: Choose a fresh, firm fish for the best results. Don’t worry about the salt crust being too salty—it seasons the fish lightly without overpowering it. This recipe is a blend of simplicity and elegance, perfect for those who appreciate the true taste of the sea. 🐟✨ Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more culinary inspirations! #SaltBakedFish #SeafoodLovers #CookingWithSalt #ElegantDining #FishRecipe #HealthyEats #FlavorfulBites #HomeCookingMagic #foodielife Subscribe to my channel:    / chefvickyratnani   Connect with me on Social Media: Instagram -   / vickythechef   Facebook - https://www.fb.com/ChefVickyRatnani Twitter -   / vickyratnani