Aarti's Baked Fish

2 1/2 lb tilapia

1 tsp turmeric

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

3 tbsp chili powder ( I use less)

1/2 cup water

4 tbsp oil

1cup celery sliced long and thin

1cup carrots sliced long and thin

1cup green onions sliced long and thin

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp oyster sauce

Clean fish and cut 1 inch long slits on the fish. Set aside. Soak turmeric, garlic, salt,and chilli in 1/2 cup water.

Heat 2 tbsp. oil in frying pan and saute the soaked mixture.  Cook the mix for 4 mins, adding a tsp of water in between.

Smear the fish with this mixture reserving 2 tbsp for later. Cover inside and outside of fish with mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Do not turn the fish. Heat 2 tbsp oil and saute celery, carrots and green onions. Add sauce and the reserved spices. Place this vegetables mix on top of fish and bake for another 15 mins. 

Alternatives: 

Can use any boneless fish. 

Can substitute or add mushrooms thinly sliced.