This week is particularly important in both the Christian and Muslim worlds, because, as in previous years, Holy Week falls within the month of Ramadan. Therefore, it's always a very special time for my whole family. We are a multicultural and multireligious blended family, and we fully embrace this diversity.
While I have been fully immersed in fasting since the beginning of Ramadan, my husband, as he does every year at this time, is focusing on the Passion of Christ during the last week of Lent. Each of us lives our faith wholeheartedly and supports each other as much as we are able. Since I need to conserve my energy during Ramadan, he gladly supports me by temporarily taking on more of my family responsibilities. In return, I also give him my full attention during this week of Lent.
Lent is a special time for Christians, commemorating the suffering of Christ and his death on the cross. Many Christians fast during this period, which lasts from Ash Wednesday to Easter. Some devote more time to prayer and meditation. As is well known, meat is forbidden during this Lenten season, at least on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In honor of this Christian tradition, almost exclusively fish dishes were served this week.
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The fasting period is thus another link between the three world religions. While Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan and Jews during Yom Kippur , Christians fast during Lent. This clearly demonstrates how many similarities exist between the three religions.
Now for my favorite fish dish of the week. It wasn't easy to decide which fish dish to post today. I had croaker, tilapia, pangasius, and salmon. I chose the latter because everyone in the family liked it the most and it was also the easiest to prepare. You can see the result for yourselves.
With that in mind, I wish you and your family a happy Easter !
And for download…
Juicy salmon steak
Ingredients
- 600g Fresh Salmon Steak (Whole)
- 3 tablespoons of cooking oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves ( )
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Salt
Instructions
- Rinse the salmon briefly under cold water and pat dry with kitchen paper
- Then add some oil to the pan and spread it evenly. Place the salmon skin-side down in the pan
- Now put the peppercorns into the mortar and grind briefly, then add the peeled garlic cloves and grind again until a paste is formed.
- Add oil and salt to the paste, mix well, and coat the salmon all over with it
- Now let the fish stand for about 15 minutes so that the spices can penetrate well
- Then place the pan on the stove and fry for about 3 minutes on the highest setting, then turn over so that the crispy skin is now facing upwards.
- Then fry for another 3 minutes on high heat and then for about 4 minutes on medium heat
- Turn over again and cook for another 3 minutes on medium heat and it's done.
- Remove the cooked salmon steak from the pan and serve with your choice of side dish and enjoy
