MASSIVE Seafood FEAST in Sri Lanka - INSANE Fish Market and HOME COOKED Sri Lankan FISH CURRY HEAVEN

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: store-bought curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored for health, while store-bought is often cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can be a healthier citrus alternative, while vinegar is budget-friendly.

Purchase a 6.5 kg local mullet fish from the market.

Clean and chop the fish into chunks, including the head.

Prepare a traditional hearth for cooking.

Grind mustard seeds using a traditional method.

Add water, curry leaves, pandan leaves, chili powder, and curry powder to the pot over cinnamon wood.

Cook the fish head in a coconut milk-based soup with onions, vinegar, and spices.

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