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Sardine curry

A simple, budget-friendly curry of canned or fresh sardines, simmered in a spiced tomato sauce. An everyday family dish from Réunion, quick to make.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Drain the canned sardines and set them aside.
  2. Heat the oil and cook the onions and garlic until translucent.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric and curry paste, then cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the water, add the whole chili and simmer for 8 minutes.
  5. Gently stir in the sardines so they don't break up.
  6. Cook for 5 more minutes over low heat.
  7. Adjust the seasoning and sprinkle with fresh coriander if you have some.
  8. Serve hot with white rice.

Variations and tips

Fresh version. With fresh sardines, scale, gut and sear them for 2 minutes on each side before adding them to the sauce.

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