🐟🍅 Malaysian Fish Curry with Okra & Tomatoes 🌶️✨
A hearty and flavorful Malaysian-style curry made with fish fillets, okra, and tomatoes, simmered in a fragrant coconut-based sauce with a blend of spices. Perfect served with steamed rice or roti!
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🐟 For the Fish Curry:
500g (1 lb) firm white fish fillets (such as snapper, tilapia, or cod) 🐟
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil 🥥
1 medium onion, finely chopped 🧅
3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 🌿
1 tbsp Malaysian curry powder (or regular curry powder) 🌶️
1 tsp ground turmeric 🌟
1 tsp ground cumin 🌶️
1 can (400ml) coconut milk 🥥🥛
1/2 cup fish or vegetable broth 🍲
1 tbsp tamarind paste (or lime juice as a substitute) 🍋
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional) 🍬
2 medium tomatoes, diced 🍅
200g (7 oz) okra, sliced into 1-inch pieces 🌱
🍚 For Serving:
Steamed jasmine rice or basmati rice 🍚
Warm roti or naan 🫓
Fresh cilantro for garnish 🌿
Lime wedges 🍋
👩🍳 Instructions
🔹 1. Prepare the Fish:
Cut the fish into 1–2 inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
🔹 2. Make the Curry Base:
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until soft and golden.
Add garlic and ginger, and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in curry powder, turmeric, and cumin, and cook for 1–2 minutes to bloom the spices.
🔹 3. Add Coconut Milk & Broth:
Pour in the coconut milk and fish broth. Stir well to combine.
Add tamarind paste (or lime juice), brown sugar (if using), and salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes.
🔹 4. Add Okra & Tomatoes:
Add the sliced okra and diced tomatoes to the curry sauce. Cook for another 5–7 minutes until the okra is tender and the tomatoes have softened.
🔹 5. Add Fish:
Gently add the fish pieces to the curry and simmer for 5–8 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily. Stir gently to avoid breaking up the fish pieces.
🍽️ To Serve:
Serve the curry hot over steamed rice, or with warm roti on the side.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for added brightness 🌿🍋
💡 Optional Add-Ins:
Add sliced bell peppers or baby spinach for extra veggies 🥬🌶️
For extra heat, toss in a chopped fresh chili or a pinch of chili flakes 🌶️
Drizzle with a little coconut cream just before serving for extra richness 🥥🍨
Malaysian Fish Curry with Okra & Tomatoes is a comforting and flavorful dish full of depth and warmth. The combination of fish, okra, and tomatoes in the fragrant coconut curry is simply irresistible! 🍛✨