COCONUT CURRY FISH WITH COCONUT RICE & PEAS | Romantic Dinner At Home | Lovystouch

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more economical.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Homemade blends can be healthier with no preservatives.

coconut rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is healthier, while white rice is more affordable.

Melt some butter in a pot until warm.

Add chopped yellow onions and fry until caramelized.

Add yellow Peno Peppers and fry for about 2 minutes.

Wash the rice and add it to the pot with the onions and peppers; stir gently.

Add half cup of coconut milk and stir to combine.

Add red kidney beans, season with salt, and add a little water; cover and cook the rice.

After 15 minutes, stir the rice to prevent burning and cover again for another 10 minutes.

Set the rice aside once cooked.

Prepare the hog fish by making incisions for seasoning to penetrate.

Tap the fish dry to remove excess water.

Season the fish with fish seasoning powder, avoiding additional salt.

Shallow fry the fish until done, turning as needed.

In the same frying pan, add a little water and chopped onions; stir-fry for about 2 minutes.

Add one teaspoon of turmeric powder and one teaspoon of curry powder to the onions.

Pour in one cup of coconut milk and stir to combine.

Add Hab pepper, sweet chilies, and colorful bell peppers; steam for about 2 minutes.

Add the shallow fried fish to the pan with the sauce.

Add fresh Rosemary and simmer for 2 minutes on low to medium heat.

Squeeze lemon juice over the fish to reduce fishy aroma.

Plate the coconut curry fish with the coconut and pea rice.

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