Spicy Fish With Tamarind Sauce

Submitted by Carianne

"From Diabetes Forecast. Looks awesome, posting here for safe-keeping."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (black or yellow)
• 2 dried red chilies
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 1⁄2 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• salt
• 1 lb salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces

directions

1. Grind mustard seeds and chilies in a spice grinder and set aside.
2. Combine tamarind paste and warm water in a small bow and mash together to make a brown liquid. Strain through a sieve to remove solids. Toss solids, retain liquid.
3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. saute onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add ginger, saute for 2 more minutes. Add curry powder and mustard-chili mixture. Saute 1 minute. Add tamarind water and a dash of salt. Add fish. Simmer 10 minutes or so until the fish is cooked.

Reviews

[Maito]

Really good fish dish. Very tart with great flavors. I used tilapia, did not strain the tamarind, and left the mustard seeds whole and cooked them the traditional way - in the hot oil til they pop. The onions with the spices, aromatics, etc. are a superstar. Some people might want to add just a pinch of sugar. I agree that chicken or any other protein would also work really well in this recipe.

 

[Elmotoo]

With the chef's permission, I made this with chicken vs. salmon. i browned the chicken, removed it from the pan, added the onions to the pan & proceeded. It is fabulous! This is NOT wimpy food!! Please measure the tamarind properly...I rounded UP & wow, how TANGY can you stand it?? LOL. BUT, even THE PICKY ONE loved it!! The chilies didn't cooperate with the spice grinder & I ended up finishing up with my mortar & pestle. I think this would be good with any poultry, pork, meat or even fried tofu steaks! Thank you! Made for M3C 11/09.