Village fish stew

Village fish stew

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Discover this exotic fish stew, featuring a variety of ingredients, perfect for a relaxed evening with friends and family.

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This fish stew is a traditional recipe that combines exotic flavors for a delicious and colorful dish. It’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr 25 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodpan, oven
  • Estimated cost$8.90 $2.23 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.36
  • $3.16
  • $0.15
  • $0.15
  • $0.15
  • $0.10
  • $0.19
  • $0.14
  • $0.29
  • $0.19
  • $0.69
  • $2.00
  • $0.04
  • $0.78
  • $0.36
  • $0.15

Prices from US supermarkets for 11 of 16 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Prepare the following three ingredients by finely chopping them (you can simply blend them without adding any water). ≈ 4 min
  2. In a pan, heat up some oil paint.
  3. Add the chopped ingredients and proceed.
  4. Once the ingredients are fully cooked, add the remaining three ingredients and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  5. Then, add the diced tomatoes and cook for a few more minutes.
  6. Add the finely chopped ginger, salt, water, and curry leaves. ≈ 3 min
  7. Add the fish and cook until it is done (about 5 to 10 minutes).
  8. If the liquid has almost disappeared, add the coconut milk and mix. ≈ 4 min
  9. Heat some oil in a separate pan, then add the chopped onion.
  10. Add the onion to the main mixture. ≈ 3 min
  11. Category: Cookbook ≈ 3 min
  12. Category: Fish ≈ 3 min

The bill

Village fish stew

  • olive oil – 2 tablespoons$0.36
  • Green bell peppers – 6 pieces$3.16
  • ginger – a piece of the root$0.15
  • onion – 1$0.15
  • Small onions – 12$0.15
  • Allium sativum – 1 bulb$0.10
  • Turmeric – 1/2 teaspoon$0.19
  • Black pepper powder - 1 teaspoon$0.14
  • Curry powder – 1 teaspoon$0.29
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon$0.19
  • tomato – 1$0.69
  • pineapple – 1 piece$2.00
  • salt – in sufficient quantity$0.04
  • thick coconut milk – 1 cup$0.78
  • olive oil – 5 tablespoons$0.36
  • onion: 6$0.15

Total$8.90

that's $2.23 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • Fish – 1/2 kilogram
  • olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Green bell peppers – 6 pieces
  • ginger – a piece of the root
  • onion – 1
  • Small onions – 12
  • Vépil – 1 meter of string
  • Allium sativum – 1 bulb
  • Turmeric – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Curry powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • tomato – 1
  • pineapple – 1 piece
  • water – in sufficient quantity
  • salt – in sufficient quantity
  • thick coconut milk – 1 cup
  • olive oil – 5 tablespoons
  • onion: 6

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