South African-Style Cape Malay Fish Curry
South Africa · Fish · No. 302

South African-Style Cape Malay Fish Curry

A single portion of South African cooking, ready in 26 minutes with 8 minutes of prep. Written for one, so there is nothing to halve and nothing to waste.

Prep
8 min
Cook
18 min
Total
26 min
Serves
1

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil and soften the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in the ginger, curry powder and turmeric, and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the apricot jam, lemon juice, bay leaf and coconut milk, and simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the fish chunks and simmer gently for 6–8 minutes until just cooked through.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust the seasoning.

  6. 6

    Cook the rice according to the packet instructions and serve alongside.

Use up the rest

Cooking this for one leaves 250 ml coconut milk, 80 g white fish fillet and ¾ lemon. These recipes finish them off, so plan one later in the same week.

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