2 whole pompano (I 1/4 to 1 1/2 pound each), scaled and gutted with heads and tails left on, or substitute paloma, or 1 (4 pound) striped bass (see Note)
5 peppercorns
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
Juice of a large lime
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 green pepper, stemmed, seeded, and coarsely chopped
I Serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1/2 small bunch cilantro, leaves only, coarsely chopped
1/2 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves only, coarsely chopped
6 green onions, trimmed and coarsely chopped
Pinch of oregano
I tablespoon mild white vinegar
I pound green (unripe) tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
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