Braised Grouper

Directions

1. 1
   The day before you plan to serve this dish, put the onion, jalapeno, garam masala, and salt in a food processor.
2. 2
   Pulse until the vegetables are finely minced.
3. 3
   Add the canned tomatoes and their juices and pulse to combine and chop the tomatoes.
4. 4
   Pour the tomato mixture into a large pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
5. 5
   Add the buttermilk and soy sauce, and stir to combine.
6. 6
   Cook until the mixture is reduced by half, about 45 minutes.
7. 7
   Stir in the cheese until it is melted.
8. 8
   Let the mixture simmer for another 20 minutes.
9. 9
   The cheese will break down and be absorbed by the sauce.
10. 10
    Cool the sauce to room temperature and refrigerate overnight.
11. 11
    Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
12. 12
    Heat half of the sauce in a high-sided ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
13. 13
    Freeze the other half for another time.
14. 14
    When the sauce is steaming hot, add the fillets and, using a spoon, cover them with sauce.
15. 15
    Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
16. 16
    Remove the pan from the oven and let the grouper rest in the hot sauce for 5 minutes.
17. 17
    Spoon the grouper and lots of sauce into 4 bowls.
18. 18
    Serve immediately.