Coconut Chili Fish Curry - 2 Guiding Stars
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Serve this spicy-sweet curry over brown rice or quinoa with a side of fresh greens. For a vegan option, switch the fish with roasted cauliflower. Steamed veggies such as broccoli, green beans or edamame would all make an excellent base to soak up the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

Chili Paste:

  • 8 dry red chilis
  • ¼ cup water
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • ½ Tbsp. coriander
  • ½ Tbsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. of cayenne
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Curry :

  • 2 fillets of cod, cubed
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1½ cups light, unsweetened coconut milk
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

  1. Bring chilis to a boil in water and let steep for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Grind the chilis, water and garlic to a paste. Add the spices and lemon juice and mix to combine. Set aside.
  3. Fry the cod fillets in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Set aside.
  4. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, sauté onion in 1 tablespoon oil until translucent. Add chili paste and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in coconut milk and 1/2 cup water. Season to taste with extra cayenne pepper and lemon juice.
  6. Add the cooked fish and continue cooking for 10 more minutes.  Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 270; Total Fat 14g (18% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 6.5g (30% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 50mg (17% DV); Sodium 90mg (4% DV); Total Carbohydrate 14g (5% DV); Dietary Fiber 2g (7% DV); Total Sugars 6g; Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV); Protein 23g; Vitamin D 6% DV; Calcium 4% DV; Iron 10% DV; Potassium 20% DV; Vitamin C 150% DV; Selenium 70% DV; Niacin 50% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/coconut-chili-fish-curry/
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