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Mchuzi wa Samaki (Fish Curry)

Yields11 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time55 mins

Traditional fish dish from Zanzibar. Samaki is the Swahili word for fish and mchuzi means curry.

 3 lbs firm-fleshed fish (a cleaned whole fish or serving-size fish fillets)
 oil for pan frying
 2 cups coconut milk
 1 tbsp tamarind paste or powder (this is essential)
 1 onion, chopped
 2 tomatoes, chopped
 2 sweet green peppers (or bell peppers), chopped
 5 garlic cloves, minced
 2 tsp garam masala or curry powder
 salt (to taste)
1

Briefly fry fish in hot oil (or cook on an outdoor grill or broil in an oven) so that the outside is seared, but the fish is not done inside. Place fish in saucepan, cover in coconut milk and add tamarind. Set aside.

2

Vigorously stir together the onion, tomatoes, green pepper, garlic, and spices. Add to the fish and coconut milk.

3

Simmer slowly on low heat until fish is fully cooked and sauce is thickened.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 11