Penang Fish Curry

A stunning Thai-inspired curry using white fish fillets, coconut cream, and fragrant lemongrass, finished with crisp fried shallots and herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 627.5 kcals 3765 kcals
Carbohydrates 17.5 grams 105 grams
Fat 47.5 grams 285 grams
Protein 37 grams 222 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Palm Sugar
or soft light brown sugar
CondimentsSauces
4
tbsp
Thai Yellow Curry Paste
or red curry paste
1
tbsp
Dairy
320
g
Coconut Cream
two 160g cans
Liquids
400
g
Coconut Milk
one can
NutsSeeds
2
stalk
Lemongrass
half and bruised
8
piece
Kaffir Lime Leaves
fresh, rinsed
1
piece
Black Pepper
ground, to taste
1
handful
Coriander
leaves only
1
handful
Thai Basil
roughly torn; or normal basil
OilsFats
Seafood
1
kg
White Fish Fillets
skinless, such as hake, pollack or whiting
Vegetables
15
piece
Thai Shallots
peeled and finely sliced; or 8 ordinary shallots
150
g
Pea Aubergines
washed well; or green beans
1
piece
Red Pepper
seeds removed, cut into 3cm chunks
1
piece
Yellow Pepper
seeds removed, cut into 3cm chunks
200
g
Mangetout
trimmed and rinsed

Steps

  • Stir-fry shallots in oil over medium-high heat until golden-brown and drain on paper.
  • Cook coconut cream and curry paste for one minute then stir in coconut milk and 100ml water.
  • Add bruised lemongrass stalks, lime leaves, fish sauce, and sugar to the simmering liquid.
  • Simmer pea aubergines for eight minutes before adding peppers for a further five minutes.
  • Adjust the seasoning with extra fish sauce to balance salt, sour, and sweet flavors.
  • Add 3cm fish chunks and mangetout to the sauce and cook for five minutes until flaking.
  • Ensure fish is opaque and sauce is creamy adding water if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • Top with crispy shallots, coriander, and basil then serve immediately with rice.