Fish in Coconut Milk Recipe

Origin: Australia      Period: Traditional

This is a classic recipe from Sydney's ever-growing fusion food scene

Ingredients:

4 large white fish fillets
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp ghee (or oil)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh ginger, finly chopped
3 large Jalapeño chillies, finely chopped
360ml coconut milk
juice of 1 lemon

Fish in Coconut Milk Preparation:

Method:

Combine the turmeric and salt then rub liberally into the fish. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and use to gently fry the onion, garlic, ginger and chillies for about 10 minutes, or until soft.

Take 180ml of the coconut milk and mix with 180ml water before pouring on top of the onion mixture. Bring to a simmer then add the fish and cook for 10 minutes before adding the remaining coconut milk. Stir-in the lemon juice and serve with rice.

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