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Cambodian

Spiced Coconut Coconut Milk Fish Curry

A deeper warmth with additional spices in the coconut milk base.

32 minutes2 servings
Spiced Coconut Coconut Milk Fish Curry
Photo: Pushkar_Ekbote · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Clean and gut the fish, then season with fish sauce, garlic, and black pepper.
  2. In a pot, heat a little oil and sauté the lemongrass and red chili (if using) until fragrant.
  3. Add the fish to the pot, pour in the coconut milk and turmeric, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir turmeric and ginger powder into the coconut milk before adding to the pot.
  5. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is tender and reaches 63°C (145°F).
  6. Garnish with cilantro and green onions before serving.

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