🐟 Sweet Chili Coconut Fish with Sticky Rice 🥥🌶️🍚
Tender white fish simmered in a silky sweet chili and coconut sauce, served over soft, fragrant sticky rice. This dish blends creamy, spicy, and sweet flavors into a comforting and exotic meal that’s simple to make and hard to forget.
🍽️ Servings: 4
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 mins
🔥 Cook Time: 20 mins
⭐ Total Time: 35 mins
📝 Ingredients
🐟 For the Sweet Chili Coconut Fish:
500g (1 lb) white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, snapper, or halibut), cut into large chunks
1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce
1 tsp chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Lime wedges for serving
🍚 For the Sticky Rice:
2 cups glutinous (sticky) rice
Cold water for soaking and steaming
Optional: pandan leaf or a slice of ginger for extra aroma
👨🍳 Instructions
✅ Prepare the Sticky Rice:
Rinse the sticky rice several times until the water runs clear.
Soak the rice in cold water for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best texture).
Drain the rice and steam it in a bamboo steamer or cheesecloth-lined regular steamer for 20–25 minutes, or until soft and tender.
🍛 Cook the Sweet Chili Coconut Fish:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and ginger, cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in sweet chili sauce, coconut milk, soy or fish sauce, and lime juice. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the fish pieces and cook gently for 8–10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and tender.
Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and chili flakes as desired.
🌿 Serve:
Scoop sticky rice onto serving plates or bowls. Gently place the sweet chili coconut fish on top or beside the rice, spoon over plenty of sauce, and garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions. Add lime wedges on the side for an extra citrusy touch.
🌟 Sweet, Creamy, and Comforting
✅ A fusion of bold tropical flavors
✅ Perfect balance of heat and sweetness
✅ Comforting yet elegant — great for any occasion
✅ Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
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Creamy coconut, sweet chili, and sticky rice — a combination that never disappoints.
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