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Fish Curry in a Hurry Recipe

West Africa Fish Curry in a Hurry Recipe

There are endless fish recipes in West Africa; our Fish Curry in a Hurry recipe is ready in less than 20 minutes.


West Africa Fish Curry in a Hurry Recipe
West Africa Fish Curry in a Hurry Recipe
In coastal communities across West Africa, fishing the ocean is a way of life and vital to providing incomes and nutrition, especially for the poor. West Africa waters are rich in fish of all varieties. There are countless seafood recipes throughout Africa; our Fish Curry in a Hurry recipe is ready in less than 20 minutes.


West Africa Fish Curry in a Hurry Recipe



Ingredients

1 pound firm white fish fillets, cut into medium pieces
2 cups of coconut milk
2 handfuls spinach
1 chopped tomato
1 tablespoon butter
1 large piece cinnamon stick
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ tablespoon good quality ground curry
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste


Directions

In a large pot melt butter and sauté onions and garlic, add spices, tomatoes, and coconut milk stirring well. Add fish. Over medium heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add spinach simmer 3 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and serve as a soup with bread or over rice. 

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