Fish Suruwa (Fijian Fish Curry)
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Fish SuruwaFijian Fish Curry

Fish suruwa is an Indo-Fijian fish curry. This coconut-milk variation uses tomato, turmeric, curry powder, and chili and should be simmered gently so the fish stays intact.

Prep

20m

Cook

25m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
518kcal

Calories

35g

Protein

38g

Fat

16g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Curry

  • 600g
    Tilapia (cut into large chunks)
  • 500ml
    Coconut Milk
  • 150g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 10g
    Garlic (minced)
  • 250g
    Tomato (chopped)
  • 10g
    Curry Powder
  • 3g
    Turmeric Powder
  • 8g
    Green Chili (finely chopped)
  • 20ml
    Vegetable Oil
  • 7g
    Salt
  • 180ml
    Water

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic.

  2. 02

    Add the curry powder, turmeric powder, and green chili and cook briefly until fragrant.

  3. 03

    Add the tomato and cook until it softens into the base.

  4. 04

    Pour in the coconut milk and water, add the salt, and bring to a gentle simmer.

  5. 05

    Add the tilapia and simmer very gently until it flakes easily and reaches 63°C (145°F).

  6. 06

    Serve hot.

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