Spicy Tamarind Fish

Ingredients

Fresh coriander

a handful, roughly chopped

Black pepper

1 teaspoon, freshly ground

Salt

1 teaspoon

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Brown sugar

1 tablespoon

Red chili

1, finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Tamarind paste

3 tablespoons

Fish fillets

4 (6 oz each)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the tamarind paste, minced garlic, finely chopped red chili, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Stir until well combined and the sugar has dissolved.
2. Season the fish fillets on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Then, coat the fillets in the tamarind mixture. Ensure every piece is well coated and allow them to marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to an hour for deeper flavor infusion.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the fish fillets. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook the fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until they are fully cooked through and the outside has a beautiful caramelized crust.
4. Serve the fish hot, garnished with a generous sprinkle of fresh coriander. This dish pairs beautifully with a side of steamed jasmine rice or a cool cucumber salad. Enjoy your taste of South East Asia!