SPICY FISH CURRY WITH COCONUT SAUCE

Spicy Fish Curry with Coconut Sauce image

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup Coconut Milk (or store-bought)
4 to 6 dried red chili peppers, such as chiles de arbol, broken into pieces into pieces
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorn
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves fresh garlic (large), peeled
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 1/2 pounds any firm fish fillets, such as halibut, salmon, or swardfish, cut into 1 1/2-inch piedes
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 large onion, cut in half lengthwise and thinely sliced
1 piece peeled ginger (1-inch), cut into thin and long matchsticks
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, including soft stems

Steps:

1. Prepare the coconut milk. Then, in a small spice or coffee grinder, coarsely grind together the red chili peppers, coriander, mustard seeds, and the peppercorns. In a food processor or a blender, process together the chopped onion and garlic until smooth. Add the ground spice mixture, the turmeric, and the salt and process once again to make a smooth paste.2. Place the fish pieces in a large non-reactive bowl, add the marinade, and mix well, making sure that all the pieces are well-coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 and up to 4 hours.3. Heat half of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook the sliced onion and ginger, stirring, until browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.4. Add the remaining oil to the skillet and fry the fish pieces, turning once or twice, until golden outside, about 4 minutes total.5. Add the coconut milk and simmer over low heat, about 5 minutes. Do not stir with a spoon if needed, stir by shaking the skillet. Very carefully, mix in the vinegar and simmer another 2 to 3 minutes to blend the flavors. (The fish should be just flaky and opaque inside.) Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle the cilantro on top, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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