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Caril de peixe (fish curry)

A fish curry in a slightly spiced tomato and onion sauce, softened with a splash of coconut milk. A common family dish on the coast, served with rice or fubá for mopping up the sauce.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

341 kcal per serving

Protein
34.4 g
Carbohydrates
8.5 g
of which sugars
6 g
Fat
17.9 g
of which saturated fat
9.4 g
Fiber
3.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and fry the onions and garlic until golden.
  2. Add the curry paste and chopped tomatoes, then cook for 8 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Pour in the water and coconut milk, season and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Lay the fish pieces carefully into the sauce.
  5. Cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.
  6. Finish with lime juice and adjust the seasoning.
  7. Serve hot with white rice.

Variations and tips

With what you can find here. Swap the tuna or sea bream for cod or coley.

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