Neymeen molee (Kerala kingfish in coconut milk)

Neymeen molee (Kerala kingfish in coconut milk)

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A traditional Thai fish dish, simmered with spices and coconut milk.

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Naimin Moli is a delicious Thai fish dish, slow-cooked to develop a rich and flavorful taste. It’s perfect for cold winter evenings when you’re looking for something comforting and delicious.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodnibbling
  • Estimated cost$2.42 $0.61 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.44
  • $0.01
  • $0.05
  • $0.64
  • $0.25
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets.

Directions

  1. Cut the fish into slices and rub them with turmeric, chili powder, and salt. ≈ 8 min
  2. Heat the coconut oil, then add the mustard seeds, green chili peppers, and curry leaves.
  3. Pour the coconut milk into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Then, add the fish slices. ≈ 3 min
  4. Let it simmer gently, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes, without boiling, until the fish is cooked through. Serve with rice or appams.

The bill

Neymeen molee (Kerala kingfish in coconut milk)

  • 1 cup of coconut milk$1.44
  • 1/4 cup of mustard seeds$0.01
  • 1 teaspoon of grated ginger$0.05
  • 1 tablespoon of curry leaves$0.64
  • coconut oil$0.25
  • salt$0.03

Total$2.42

that's $0.61 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 500 g of kingfish, sliced
  • 1 cup of coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup of mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
  • 2 green chili peppers, slightly wilted
  • 1 tablespoon of curry leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder
  • coconut oil
  • salt

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