Best 2 Fish Head Curry Recipes

Fish head curry is a delicious and flavorful dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a popular dish in many Asian countries, and there are many different variations of the recipe. The main ingredients in fish head curry are fish heads, vegetables, and spices. The fish heads are usually cooked in a curry sauce that is made with a variety of spices, such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, and potatoes are often added to the curry. Fish head curry can be served with rice, bread, or roti.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SINGAPOREAN FISH HEAD CURRY

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My aunt introduced me to Singaporean cuisine. I got this recipe from a cook book I bought two years ago and have made it many times for a Sunday dinner before I moved to Canada. I didn't bring my book but I asked my sister to send me the recipe by e-mail.

Provided by Pinaygourmet 345142

Categories Asian

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 whole fish heads, cut into 2 or 600 g fish steaks
10 g ginger, thinly shredded
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 onions, thinly sliced
5 tablespoons curry paste (recipe follows)
3 tomatoes, quartered
6 red chilies, slit into half lengthwise
6 green chilies, slit into half lengthwise
2 -3 sprigs curry leaves
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon tamarind paste, diluted with
1/2 cup water
1 cup coconut milk (regular not the lite version)
250 g coriander powder
60 g cumin powder
150 g chili powder
30 g turmeric powder
20 g black pepper
10 g ground fenugreek
5 tablespoons sunflower oil

Steps:

Wash the fish head or fish steaks and pat dry. Keep aside.
Heat oil in a wok or saucepan, add curry seeds mixture and ginger and stir fry over high heat for two to three minutes till the seeds pop.
Cool slightly then pulse in a food processor to create the paste.
In the same wok or sauce pan with the remaining oil, add garlic and stir fry till lightly browned.
Add the curry paste and stir fry till fragrant and cooked.
Add the onions and stir fry briefly for about one minute.
Put in half of the coconut milk, bring to a boil, remember to keep stirring to avoid curdling.
Add the fish, cook for 10 minutes before adding the remaining coconut milk and the tamarind juice.
Add the tomatoes, red chilli, green chilli, curry leaves, salt and sugar.
Simmer gently for about five to eight minutes or until the sauce is thickened to a desired consistency and the fish is cooked through.
You may add more liquid if there is not enough gravy.
Serve with steaming hot rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 10.5, Sodium 650.7, Carbohydrate 71.8, Fiber 20.5, Sugar 19.8, Protein 19.6

FISH-HEAD CURRY

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A unique blend of multiple spices gives this signature Singapore curry dish its fiery flavor. Adapted for the home cook fromMuthu's Restaurant.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon fenugreek
10 cloves garlic
2 onions, chopped
1/8 ounce ginger
4 tomatoes, chopped
10 curry leaves
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons ground fennel
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 ounce tamarind pulp, soaked in water
1 1/4 cups coconut milk
Coarse salt
1 medium red snapper or sea bream fish head
White rice, for serving

Steps:

Heat oil in medium saucepan over high heat. Add fennel, cumin, and fenugreek. Stir in garlic, onions, and ginger; cook, stirring, until golden brown. Add tomatoes and curry leaves; reduce heat and let simmer for 2 hours.
Add chili powder, ground fennel, cumin, and turmeric; stir to combine. Add soaked tamarind and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
Add coconut milk and stir to combine. Using an immersion blender, blend mixture until smooth. Season with salt and add fish; cook until fish is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately with white rice.

Tips:

Use the freshest fish heads available. This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
Clean the fish heads thoroughly before cooking. Remove the gills and eyes, and rinse the heads well under cold water.
Use a variety of spices and aromatics to flavor the curry. Common ingredients include garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili peppers.
Simmer the curry for at least 30 minutes, or until the fish heads are cooked through. This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
Serve the curry with rice, roti, or naan. You can also garnish it with cilantro, mint, or lime wedges.

Conclusion:

Fish head curry is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover fish heads, and it is also a very affordable meal. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook fish, then you should definitely try fish head curry. You won't be disappointed!