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Coconut Curried Tilapia
Photo: Jonas Ducker

Coconut Curried Tilapia

11 ingredients 8 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

681
Calories
25g
Protein
54g
Fat
25g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Salmon 100g cooked 208
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil is fine)
  • 1-2 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 10 ounces coconut milk (use only 1/2)
  • red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1

Season tilapia fillets with salt, chile powder, and black pepper. Set aside.

2

In iron pot, heat olive oil; add curry powder stirring often. Allow curry powder to practically burn. Add a little water whenever paste becomes too sticky.

3

Add most garlic and onions until well coated.

4

Add coconut milk. Stir. After 1 minute, add fish and remaining garlic and onions.

5

Lower heat and cover for about 15 - 20 minutes.

6

Serve over jasmine or coconut rice.

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Category:Malaysian Recipes

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Category:Malaysian Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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