Fish Creole

English_Rose's Note:

A belnd of spices, fish and pineapple make this dish perfect to serve with rice.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2/3 cup water
• 8 ounces pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 lb cod fish fillet, skinned and cubed

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion until softened. Add the Garam Masala, Ginger and Allspice and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
2. Add the tomatoes, tomato purée, sugar, salt, Minced Garlic, Cayenne Pepper and water. Bring to the boil, stirring. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the pineapple and cod. Cover and simmer for a further 10 minutes or until the fish is tender.
4. If a hotter flavour is desired, add an extra pinch of Cayenne Pepper.

Reviews

[Darkhunter]

English_Rose, this was outstanding! Had not used garam masala before, but will definitely keep it in my spices to use again! I thought it might be a tad too sweet for my sisters, but it was perfectly balanced. Had this with rice and it was great. Thanks for posting!