Sri Lnkan Fish Deviled Recipe by Faseeha Atheef

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned fish is budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar is often seen as healthier while lemon juice is a cost-effective substitute.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric and cumin

A homemade blend can be healthier and turmeric+cumin are cheaper.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced green chilies and diced tomatoes; cook until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in curry powder, black pepper, and salt; stir to combine thoroughly.

Add fish fillets to the pan; cook until fish is opaque and flakes easily, about 5-7 minutes.

Drizzle soy sauce and vinegar over the fish; stir gently to coat.

Sprinkle sugar to balance flavors; mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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