Choo Chee Fish

12 Ingredients

Number of servings

4

1tablespoons vegetable oil
1tablespoons sambal oelek
1tablespoons red curry paste
1 small brown onion, halved, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
6 kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded
300milliliter coconut milk
1tablespoons fish sauce
1tablespoons brown sugar
500grams firm white skinless fish fillets, cubed
1/2 cup basil leaves
steamed brown rice and sliced cucumber (to serve)

Description

Choo chee curry is a type of Thai red curry often made with fish. Try this version of the fragrant fish curry for a quick and warming weeknight dinner.

Method

Step 1 of 4

Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add oil, sambal oelek and curry paste and cook gently for 2 minutes or until fragrant.

Step 2 of 4

Stir in onion, garlic and lime leaves and cook until onion has softened. Add coconut milk, fish sauce and sugar, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3 of 4

Add fish to pan, turning to coat. Simmer for 5 minutes or until cooked through.

Step 4 of 4

Remove from heat and scatter over basil. Serve with rice and cucumber.