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A close up view of Burmese fish curry garnish with coriander and sliced red chilli.

Fish Curry (Burmese Style)

Burmese style fish curry recipe made with cod fillet in rich tomato curry sauce. Learn how to make it at home with our simple instructions.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: burmese cusine
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Khin

Ingredients

Marinate for fish

  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • ½ Tsp Tumeric

Ingredient

  • 250 g Cod Fish / Barramundi Fish / White Fish Cut large cubes
  • 2-3 Cloves Garlic  Finely grated, paste
  • 1-2 Shallot onion Or brown onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Vine Tomato Finely chopped
  • 4-5  Red/green chilli Cut thin slices
  • Handful coriander Roughly chopped
  • tsp Chilli powder Or paprika powder
  • ½ tsp Tumeric powder
  • tsp Fish sauce Or add sal to taste
  • 2-3 Tbsp Oil  Groundnut, vegetable, canola, or neutral flavour oil.
  • ½ Tsp Salt  Or salt to your taste
  • ½ Cup Warm Water Add more water if needed

Instructions

  • Cut fish into large cubes. Add salt and turmeric and rub well on the fish cubes. Set it aside and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • Grate the garlic, finely chop the shallot and tomatoes.
  • Cut the chillies, and roughly chop the coriander leaves.
  • Heat the pan, add oil then add shallots and garlic and saute until the colour changed into light brown.
  • Add the tomatoes and stir for a few seconds, sprinkle salt and saute until the tomatoes are soft and oil come to the surface.
  • Pour warm water, mix the paste well bring it to simmer, and add the marinated fish.
  • Close the lid and cook with low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Gently stir and turn side to prevent fish from breaking.
  • Add coriander chopped, chillies and fish sauce. Add some more water if the curry paste is too thick.
  • Close lid and continue cook for another 2-3 mins or until the fish is cooked through.
  • Once the fish is cooked, remove from pan and transfer to serving plate.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and sliced chillies.
  • Serve with steamed rice! Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1919mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1521IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
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