dinner · dairy-free
Kerala-style coconut fish curry
A mild, fragrant curry: white fish gently poached in coconut milk with ginger, turmeric and curry leaves.
- Time
- 30min
- Steps
- 4
Ingredients
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Contains fish.
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Method
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1
Soften the onion, sliced ginger and curry leaves in the oil. Stir in the turmeric for a few seconds.
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2
Pour in the coconut milk, add a pinch of salt and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
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3
Add the fish and poach on a low heat until the centre reaches 145°F (63°C).
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4
Off the heat, stir in the lime juice. Serve in shallow bowls, ideally with rice.