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Malaysian fish curry

Curcumin found in turmeric, which is used in this Malaysian-style fish curry, can help you reduce inflammation in the body. Plus, this fragrant dish is high in gut-friendly fibre and satisfying protein while being low in calories and sodium. What more could you want!

  • Hands-on time: 10 mins
  • Time to make: 40 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 shallots, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 long red chilli, chopped
  • 3cm piece ginger, peeled, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ cup reduced-salt chicken stock
  • 1 cup reduced-fat coconut milk
  • 500g firm white fish fillets, cut into 3cm pieces
  • 200g green beans, thinly sliced lengthways
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 cups steamed basmati rice, to serve
  • 2 bunches steamed Asian greens, to serve
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Process shallots, garlic, turmeric, chilli, ginger and tamarind in a small food processor until finely chopped. Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of water; process until a thick paste.

    2 Heat a large saucepan or wok over medium heat. Cook paste, stirring, for 2–3 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the tomatoes; cook, stirring, for 3–4 minutes more. Add the stock and coconut milk, bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and then simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes.

    3 Add the fish and beans; simmer, covered, for about 5–10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and beans are just tender. Stir in the brown sugar. Serve curry with steamed rice and greens.

    2 comments on Malaysian fish curry

    1. Kirsty Clay January 20, 2022 at 5:30 pm #

      How many shallots do we need?

      • Jen deMontalk January 21, 2022 at 12:28 pm #

        Hi Kirsty
        Apologies for that quantity being left off. You need 3 shallots.

        Warm regards
        Jenny de Montalk, Healthy Food Guide editor

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