🇫🇯 Fijian Cuisine

Fijian Fish Curry

Indo-Fijian Fish Curry

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Medium

Calories 348 kcal

Fresh fish simmered in a fragrant Indo-Fijian curry sauce with tomatoes, onions, and spices. A staple of Fiji's multicultural cuisine.

Ingredients

500g firm white fish, cut into pieces
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
2 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
2 tomatoes, diced
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1 Heat oil in a pot and saute onion until golden brown.
2 Add garlic and ginger, cooking for one minute.
3 Stir in curry powder, turmeric, and cumin until fragrant.
4 Add diced tomatoes and cook until they soften into a sauce.
5 Pour in coconut milk and water, bringing to a simmer.
6 Add fish pieces gently and cook for twelve minutes until flaky.
7 Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with steamed rice.

Did You Know?

Indo-Fijian cuisine blends Indian spice traditions with Pacific seafood, creating a unique fusion found nowhere else.