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Shark curry (cari requin)

A traditional dish from the Réunion coast, where firm, tasty shark simmers in a saffron and tomato sauce. Very popular on weekends, it's served with rice and brèdes.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the shark fillet into pieces about 4 cm across, then season them with the salt and pepper.
  2. Thinly slice the onions, crush the garlic, dice the tomatoes and deseed the chili.
  3. In a casserole, heat the oil and sauté the onions for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Add the garlic, chili, turmeric and local saffron, then stir for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in the tomatoes and rougail, then cook for 5 minutes until the sauce is thick.
  6. Add the shark pieces and pour in a glass of water to come halfway up.
  7. Cover and let simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, until the fish is cooked and firm.
  8. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with white rice.

Variations and tips

With what you can find here. Replace the shark with tuna or swordfish, which are easier to find, and reduce the cooking time to 10 minutes.

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