Swahili Fish Curry By Chef Emma Forbes
Try it at home with our Chef Delight Recipe “Swahili Fish Curry” brought to you by Chef Emma Forbes and sponsored by Chefs Delight Awards
INGREDIENTS
- 500gm skinned and filleted red snapper
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cm ginger
- half tsp black pepper
- half green pepper
- 2 chilies, mashed
- 1 bunch dhania
- 1 & a half tsp curry powder
- 2 Malindi limes
- 1 cm turmeric root or half tsp powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tamarind pods or 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- half a cup of coconut milk
- salt
- 1 bunch dhania plus 2 tbsp chopped to serve
- 3 tbsp sunflower oil
METHOD OF PREPARATION
- Cut the fish into 3 cm cubes and marinate in the juice of the limes, black pepper, a quarter tsp salt, and chilies. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Put the tomatoes, chopped, in a blender with the turmeric root, garlic, ginger, and green pepper. Add a little water and blend until smooth.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan and fry the fish in a couple of batches, searing for 2 minutes on each side then set aside.
- Finely chop the onion and saute in the remaining oil until soft, but not colored. Add the tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes on each side then set aside.
- Soak the tamarind pods in warm water for 5 minutes, squishing them with your hand to extract the pulp and juice. Add 2 tbs to the curry along with the coconut milk and fish. Stir through the bubble for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with dhania and serve.
Meet Chef Emma Forbes
Meet Emma Forbes, the Managing Director of Under The Swahili Tree Restaurant, whose passion for cooking was sparked at the tender age of 3. Growing up on the coast of Scotland, Emma’s parents instilled in her a love for fishing and cooking, which she carried with her when she moved to Kenya in the mid-90s. Over the years, Emma has travelled up and down the Kenyan Coast, researching, learning, and developing recipes while building relationships with local fishermen and farmers.
Before opening Under The Swahili Tree, Emma worked as an arts educator, teaching art in schools. In 2011, she opened The Shuka Duka, a shop that offers accessories and textile goods made from African fabrics, but her passion for cooking never waned.
Emma’s recipes use simple and easy-to-find ingredients, making them accessible to everyone. She believes that fresh seafood is the key to unlocking the best flavors and textures in her dishes.
In 2021, Emma released her first cookbook, Bahari Safari, which is a compilation of recipes based on Swahili food and culture. Her love for cooking and sharing her knowledge and passion with others is evident in every dish that comes out of her kitchen.
At Under The Swahili Tree, Emma’s cooking is a reflection of her belief that cooking is living. Come and taste the love and passion that goes into every dish at Under The Swahili Tree Restaurant.
A Chefs Delight Awards Nominated Chef
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