🇲🇭 Marshallese Cuisine

Ek in Dren Ni

Fish in Coconut Milk Stew

Prep Time 10 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 314 kcal

Tender fish fillets poached gently in creamy coconut milk with onion and garlic, a simple yet deeply satisfying everyday Marshallese comfort dish.

Ingredients

600g firm white fish fillets, cut into chunks
400ml coconut milk
200ml water
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp coconut oil
2 limes, juiced
Salt and pepper
Fresh green onions

Instructions

1 Heat coconut oil in a pot and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
2 Pour in coconut milk and water, bring to a gentle simmer.
3 Season the broth with salt, pepper, and half the lime juice.
4 Carefully add fish chunks in a single layer and cover.
5 Poach gently for 10-12 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
6 Finish with remaining lime juice and garnish with green onions.

Did You Know?

Marshallese families traditionally share fish stew from a single communal pot, with the eldest serving first.