Thai Cooking | Mackerel in Dried Red Curry | Choo chee Mackerel | Canned Fish with Red Curry Sauce

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: Thai curry powder

Homemade curry paste can be fresher and lower in sodium.

mackerel

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tilapia is a leaner fish option, while canned tuna is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted water

Soy sauce is a common substitute for fish sauce in vegetarian dishes.

Prepare the sardine in tomato sauce.

In a pan, combine coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, palm sugar, and salt.

Heat the mixture over medium heat until it simmers, stirring to combine.

Add the sardine and gently coat it in the sauce.

Introduce the kaffir lime leaves and chili pepper, cooking for a few minutes until heated through.

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