Fijian Fish Suruwa
A Fijian fish curry with tomato, coconut milk, and aromatic spices.
This version of Fijian suruwa combines firm white fish with tomato, coconut milk, chilli, and spices. The consulted recipes vary in some ingredients and proportions; this one follows a consistent combination of fish pieces in a tomato-and-coconut sauce.
Method
- 01
Soften the onion
Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the red onion and sauté, stirring, until it softens slightly.
3 min - 02
Add the garlic, ginger, chilli, and spices
Add the garlic, fresh ginger, and fresh red chilli; stir until fragrant. Add the garam masala, ground turmeric, and ground cumin, then stir for 30 seconds.
1 min - 03
Soften the tomatoes
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
4 min - 04
Simmer the sauce and fish
Pour in the coconut milk and bring the sauce to a boil. Add the firm white fish, lower the heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring gently as needed.
5 min - 05
Add the lime and serve
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Mix gently and serve immediately.
Ingredients
Sources and review
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