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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.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Gently rinse the bichiques in cold water and drain them.
  2. Heat the oil and sauté the sliced onion for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, turmeric and cumin, then stir for 1 minute.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes and the chili pepper, then cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add the water and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Place the bichiques in the sauce and cook gently for 5 to 7 minutes, without stirring too vigorously.
  7. 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.