Sri Lankan Mackerel Curry
This Sri Lankan canned mackerel curry is a flavor bomb and hits all the right notes. Best to enjoy with Rice or string hoppers. It’s tangy, creamy, spicy, and umami. Enjoy this Island favorite.
Ingredients
1 tbsp Vegetable oil
2 oz White onion chopped
1⁄2 tsp Fennel Seed
1⁄2 tsp Mustard seed
1⁄4 tsp Fenugreek seed
2 oz Tomato wedges
2 Pandan leaves whole (2in)
1⁄2 tbsp Paprika powder
1⁄2 tbsp Meat curry powder
1 can Mackerel (15 oz)
1⁄4 tsp Salt (iodized salt)
1 tbsp coconut milk (can or powder)
Instructions
- •Add oil to pan on medium heat• Add onions and saute for 1 min• Add spices in this order:o Fennel seedo Mustard seedo Fenugreek seedo Pandan leaveso Paprikao Curry powder• Add tomatoes• Add all liquid from 15 oz can of Pacific Mackerel (1 can), let simmer for 3 mins• De-bone canned mackerel• Add mackerel to pan one by one so as not to break the mackerel pieces• Add salt• Add coconut milk