Indo Burmese Kitchen | Spicy Fish Curry Recipe| Fish Sibyan/ Seepyan/ Seebiyan Burma Special Recipe

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk has fewer calories, while evaporated milk is less expensive.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder and cheaper.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic seasoning.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

Add turmeric and curry powder, stirring for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and water, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

Add fish pieces gently into the pot, cooking for 5-7 minutes until just cooked through.

Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and sugar, adjusting flavors to taste.

Add sliced green chilies and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

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