Indonesian-Style Fish with Tamarind-Turmeric Sauce
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Serves 4

Tamarind and turmeric give a warm, tangy flavor, and coconut milk adds richness to this vibrant sauce for fish. Inspired by Whole Planet Foundation® microcredit client recipes.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 1 tablespoon expeller-pressed canola oil
    • 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 4 teaspoons tamarind paste
    • 1/2 cup coconut milk
    • 1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained
    • 4 (6 ounce) red snapper, grouper, rockfish or barramundi fillets, skin on
    • 1/3 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
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    Method: 

    In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and salt; cook until very tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in turmeric and pepper flakes and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Meanwhile, dissolve tamarind paste in 1 cup hot water. Strain out and discard any seeds or stems. Add liquid to the skillet. Carefully transfer mixture to a blender and pulse until just chopped. Return to the skillet. Add coconut milk and bamboo shoots and bring to a boil. Add fish fillets, skin side down. Spoon sauce over fillets, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until fish is opaque throughout. Garnish with basil.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:290 calories (110 from fat), 12g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 65mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 36g protein
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