Fish curry

Prep: 30mCook: 30mTotal: 1hr
Cuisine: ThaiCategory: Dinner

This is my aromatic fish curry with curry leaves, green chilli, tamarind and coconut milk, gently simmered and served with jasmine rice.

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Fish curry

Ingredients

4
Serves
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      Prep: 30mCook: 30mTotal: 1hr
      1. Step 1: Prepare the curry base by chopping the chillies, grating the ginger, dicing the shallots, and chopping the garlic. Keep the curry leaves handy.
      2. Step 2: Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the neutral-flavoured oil.
      3. Step 3: Add the mustard seeds and sauté for 30 to 45 seconds until they begin to pop.
      4. Step 4: Stir in the shallots, garlic, ginger, chillies, and curry leaves with a pinch of salt. Sauté until fragrant and the shallots soften.
      5. Step 5: Add the dried spices—turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, and cumin—and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to release their aroma.
      6. Step 6: Pour in the stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to lift any browned bits (fond). Simmer over medium-low heat for 6 to 7 minutes to reduce the liquid by 25–30%.
      7. Step 7: Stir in the tamarind puree and coconut milk, mixing well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.
      8. Step 8: Add the diced fish and stir gently. Cover the pan and bring the curry to a light simmer.
      9. Step 9: Cook the fish for 7 to 9 minutes, or until just cooked through. Avoid overcooking to keep the fish intact.
      10. Step 10: Serve the curry hot over steamed jasmine rice and garnish with fresh coriander.

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      About this recipe

      I love fish curry and this one is packed with an aromatic blend of curry leaves, green chillies, ginger, shallots, and garlic. Cooked in a rich coconut milk and tamarind broth, tender pieces of firm white fish are gently simmered until perfectly cooked. Served over fluffy steamed jasmine rice and garnished with fresh coriander.

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