COOKING IN CREOLE | EASY QUARANTINE MAURITIAN FISH CURRY

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken is more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste and are often cheaper.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley is a common herb that can replace cilantro in flavor.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.

Add curry powder and mix well.

Pour in 500 milliliters of coconut milk and stir.

Gently add the pilchard fish pieces into the sauce.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lime juice to taste.

Cook until the fish is done, about 10 minutes.

Serve hot with rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: