Fishwithcoconutgingersauce Recipes

FISH WITH COCONUT GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil, chopped peppers, half the shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add half the garlic and cook one minute; season with thyme, salt and pepper, stir.
• In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add remaining tablespoon of oil, remaining shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add remaining garlic and ginger, stirring.
• Add the wine and bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook until the liquid has reduced by 3/4 then add the fish or chicken stock.
• Increase heat and add the coconut milk, stir; reduce heat to medium and cook until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
• Strain, discard solids, season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
• Meanwhile, pat fish dry with a paper towel, season on both sides with salt and pepper; lightly dredge in flour.
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add fish and cook until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes; carefully turn over and cook until golden on the other side.
• To serve, place a fillet on a plate, top with warm pepper mixture, spoon sauce around the fish.

FISH IN CREAMY COCONUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Fry the onion and chillies in a little oil til the onion goes soft.
• Add the ginger, tumeric, tamarind paste and lime leaves (or lemongrass). Fry til fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
• Mix in the coconut milk and pineapple chunks.
• Arrange the fish pieces in the sauce, cover and simmer til cooked.
• Season with salt and sugar. It should be more savoury than sweet.
• ENJOY!