Sour Fish Curry (Fish Ambultiyal)

Cooking Instructions

Ingredients:

  • Gedera & Co. Sour Fish Curry (Fish Ambultiyal)
  • 3-4 tbs of olive oil
  • 3/4 Cup of hotwater
  • 800g Fresh fish

    *Note — For this dish, fresh tuna or salmon are traditionally used, but ling or Spanish mackerel will also work.

Method:

1.Empty the Spice Blend Mix pouch in a small bowl and mix with the hot water. Set aside for 5 minutes.

2. Cut the fish into 4cm chunks.

3.Coat the fish chunks with 1/2 the spice mixture, making sure that they are evenly coated. Set aside for 10 minutes to marinade.

4. Place a heavy based flat pan on the stove on medium heat. Add olive oil or any oil.

5. When the oil is hot add the aromatics and fry 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the rest of the spice mixture and add ½ cup of water. Bring this sauce to a boil.

6. Reduce heat to low, gently place the fish in the pan. Close the lid cook for 2-3 minutes, turn them gently once and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave in the pan to rest for another 5 minutes.

Serve with warm rice, Coconut Sambol and Lentil curry. This tastes even better if cooked the previous night.

Note: Pandan leaves are edible but they are tough and fibrous. They add an amazing aroma but are not pleasant to eat. Please remove them before enjoying the dish.

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