Tilapia Green Curry Recipe

1. 1

   Rinse the fish fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces, and set aside.

2. 2

   To prepare the masala paste, place the ginger, garlic, shallots, chiles, and fresh coriander in a food processor, mini-chopper, or stone mortar and process or grind to a coarse paste.

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   Add the coconut and process or grind to a paste (if the mixture seems dry, add a little water as necessary to make a paste).

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   Transfer to a bowl and stir in the ground coriander and turmeric; set aside.

5. 5

   To prepare the tempering, heat the ghee or butter in a medium heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

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   Toss in the curry leaves, wait a moment, then add the shallots and garlic.

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   Lower the heat to medium and cook until starting to soften, for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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   Add the chiles and cook until the shallots are very soft and touched with brown, about 5 minutes more.

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   Set aside.

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    Heat the oil in a wok or karhai or a heavy pot over medium-high heat.

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    Add the mustard seeds, and when they have popped, add the curry leaves and masala paste.

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    Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil rises to the surface, about 5 minutes.

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    Add the water and fish tamarind or tomatoes and bring to a boil.

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    Add the salt and the fish and simmer, turning the fish once, for 3 to 5 minutes, until just barely cooked through.

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    Add the tempering mixture and simmer for a minute, then serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.