Fijian Fish Suruwa
Fijian curry of firm white fish with tomato, coconut milk, and spices; one version of suruwa from the Indo-Fijian tradition.
This version of fish suruwa combines firm white fish with a tomato and coconut milk sauce, seasoned with spices. Documented recipes vary; this one follows an ingredient combination and method published for Fiji.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the ingredients
Dice the onion and tomatoes. Finely chop the garlic, peel and grate the ginger, remove the chilli seeds, and chop the chillies. Check that the fish is skinless and boneless, then cut it into pieces.
Ready to continue when: The vegetables are cut and the fish is cleaned and portioned.
- 02
Soften the onion
Heat the sunflower oil in a large, heavy-based pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent and soft.
Ready to continue when: The onion is soft and translucent.
- 03
Add the aromatics and spices
Stir in the garlic, ginger, and chillies until fragrant. Add the garam masala, ground mustard, cumin, and turmeric; mix to distribute the spices.
Ready to continue when: The aromatics smell fragrant and the spices are evenly mixed in.
- 04
Cook the sauce
Add the tomatoes and stir occasionally until they begin to soften. Pour in the coconut milk, lower the heat, and gently cook the sauce for five minutes.
Ready to continue when: The tomatoes are soft and the tomato-coconut sauce has gently cooked for five minutes.
20 min - 05
Cook the fish
Place the fish pieces in the sauce and pour the lemon juice over them. Cook for a couple of minutes, turn them carefully, and let them finish cooking at a gentle simmer; do not cook them for more than five minutes. Serve immediately.
Ready to continue when: The fish is cooked through and has simmered for no more than five minutes.
5 min
Ingredients
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