
Fish & seafood
Bichique curry (cari bichik)
Tiny white fish, called bichiques, simmered in a tomato-onion sauce with turmeric. A simple, flavorful dish served with rice, typical of Seychellois Creole cooking.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Gently rinse the bichiques in cold water and drain them.
- Heat the oil and sauté the sliced onion for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, turmeric and cumin, then stir for 1 minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes and the chili pepper, then cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the water and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Place the bichiques in the sauce and cook gently for 5 to 7 minutes, without stirring too vigorously.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot with rice.
Variations and tips
Spicy version. Add a second chili, finely sliced, at the start of cooking.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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