KARE IKAN (FISH CURRY) Recipe ππ
Overview:
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Indonesian, Asian
Category: Curries
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Vegetable, Indonesian, Asian, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Shallots | 1 1/2 |
| Onion | 6 |
| Garlic | 2 cloves |
| Ground coriander | 2 tsp |
| Ground ginger | 1 tsp |
| Dried lemongrass | 1/2 tsp |
| Lemongrass | 1 stalk |
| Chili powder | 1 tsp |
| Bay leaf | 1 |
| Turmeric | 1/2 tsp |
| Tamarind juice | 1/2 cup |
| Coconut milk | 1 can |
| Salt | to taste |
| Cucumber | 1 |
| Mint | for garnish |
Instructions:
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Preparation of Fish:
- Prepare the fish by cutting it into small cubes or slices.
- Heat a little oil in a heavy frying pan.
- Carefully brown the fish in the heated oil. Set aside.
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Preparation of Curry:
- In another frying pan, fry the chopped shallots (or onion) and garlic until tender.
- Stir in the chili powder, ground ginger, turmeric, ground coriander, dried lemongrass, bay leaf, salt, and tamarind juice.
- Let this mixture simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add the browned fish into the pan.
- Cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
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Final Touch:
- Pour in the coconut milk and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Ensure the fish is cooked through and the flavors are well combined.
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Serving:
- Serve the Kare Ikan hot, garnished with very thin slices of cucumber and chopped mint.
- Alternatively, you can add cucumber and mint directly into the curry for the last 2 minutes of cooking for enhanced flavor.
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Variation with Prawns:
- You can also make this curry with prawns.
- There’s no need to fry the prawns separately.
- Simply fry them in the mixture of onion, garlic, and spices for a few minutes before adding the tamarind water.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 360.3
- Fat Content: 21.4g
- Saturated Fat: 12.1g
- Cholesterol: 114.3mg
- Sodium: 145.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.6g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Protein: 33.6g
Enjoy the delightful flavors of this Indonesian-inspired Kare Ikan (Fish Curry) with its aromatic blend of spices and creamy coconut milk, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal! π½οΈ
