Dinner for 2
Gulai Mackerel Curry
$56.09for 420 minServes 2
Whole mackerel simmers in a coconut curry sauce flavored with shallots, garlic, ginger, and tamarind.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Leeks and shallots, 0.25 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.82Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Mint, 3.5$1.99 each typical | 3.5 | $7.16Typical price |
 | Coconut milk, 14 oz$0.14/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.98Typical price |
 | Tuna steak, 1.35 lb$11.99/lb typical | 1.35 lb | $15.98Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $28.04 | ||
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
Hawaiian and PacificDairy-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinDinners
$14.02 per serving$56.09 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 small shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 inch piece of ginger
- 12 curry leaves
- 3 tbsp fish curry powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 tbsp tamarind concentrate (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 2/3 cup coconut milk
- 1 1/3 lb whole indian mackerel
Steps
- Rinse and pat the mackerel dry, then make two shallow cuts on each side.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Cook the shallots, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the curry powder, chili powder, water, tamarind concentrate, and salt, then simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut milk and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Add the mackerel, cover the skillet, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the fish reaches 145 F and flakes easily.
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