RECIPE: Hot tuna curry

Seychelles is a seafood paradise; this spicy curry will give you a taste of the tropics

27 May 2018 - 00:00
By Flavien Joubert
Hot tuna curry.
Image: Alaister Russell Hot tuna curry.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1.2kg tuna, cut into cubes – or use any firm fish

Salt and pepper

65ml oil

500g onions, chopped

35g crushed garlic

35g crushed ginger

35g thyme, finely chopped

35g parsley, finely chopped

60ml light vinegar

500ml (2 cups) water

10g sugar

60g hot curry powder

20g turmeric

Pinch of cinnamon

10g crushed chilli

15ml (1 tbsp) tomato paste

Method:

  1. Season the fish well with salt and pepper and keep in a cool place.
  2. Heat the oil, add the onions, garlic, ginger, thyme and parsley and stir for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the fish and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring slowly.
  4. Mix the vinegar, water, sugar, curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon, chilli and tomato paste together and add to the tuna mixture. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve with rice, vegetables, salad or chutney.

This recipe from ‘Fish & Seafood recipes of the Seychelles Islands’ by Flavien Joubert was prepared by chef Erryl Morel, Seychelles Tourism Academy. #TasteSeychelles