World Flavors Cookbook

Mchuzi wa Samaki (Coconut Fish Curry)

A fragrant coconut milk curry with tilapia or snapper — the signature dish of the Kenyan Swahili coast.

Cuisine: Kenya

Ingredients

• 4 fish fillets (tilapia or snapper)
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil.
2. Add tomatoes, turmeric, and coriander. Cook to a sauce.
3. Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Slide in fish fillets and cook 10-12 minutes until flaky.
5. Serve with coconut rice.