Red fish curry is a specialty of coastal Kerala and Goa in India, where spices are mixed with tropical coconut. Fishermen prepared it in clay pots over beach bonfires. Today it is one of the most popular sea curries in international Indian cuisine.
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Red curry fish
Indian red fish curry: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear timings.
- Indian
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- High protein
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 360 kcal
- Protein 28 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 12 g
- Fat 22 g
- Sodium 620 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Red fish curry is an Indian preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 37 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 22 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 600 g white fish fillets, cut into pieces.
- Have ready: 400 ml of coconut milk.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons red curry paste.
- Have ready: 1 finely chopped onion.
- Have ready: 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Heat oil in a saucepan; sauté onion
Heat oil in a saucepan; Sauté onion, garlic and ginger for 5 minutes until golden. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Add red curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add red curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Add chopped tomato and cook for 5 minutes until dissolved.
Add chopped tomato and cook for 5 minutes until dissolved.
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Pour coconut milk
Pour in coconut milk, bring to a gentle boil and cook for 5 minutes.
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Add pieces of fish and garam masala; cook covered for 8 minutes…
Add pieces of fish and garam masala; Cook covered for 8 minutes without stirring.
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Serve with fresh cilantro and basmati rice
Serve with fresh cilantro and basmati rice.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with seasonal white fish instead of the main fish.
- Version with whole wheat pasta or brown rice for greater fiber content.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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