Kimchi‑Masala Fish Curry
White fish fillets poached in a tangy tomato‑coconut base enriched with kimchi and Indian spices.

Total
1h
Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 300 g White fish fillets
- 100 g Kimchi, chopped
- 200 g Canned diced tomatoes
- 200 ml Coconut milk
- 1 medium Onion, finely diced
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- to taste Salt
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat; add cumin seeds and toast for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 2
Add the diced onion and sauté 4‑5 minutes until translucent, then stir in garlic and ginger and cook another minute.
- 3
Mix in turmeric and garam masala, cooking 20 seconds, then pour in the diced tomatoes and coconut milk; bring to a gentle simmer (5 minutes).
- 4
Stir in the chopped kimchi and let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- 5
Season with salt, then gently lower the fish fillets into the sauce; cover and poach for 8‑10 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- 6
Remove from heat, garnish with optional cilantro, and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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