Spicy Fish Stew

This Spicy Fish Stew is a fragrant and flavorful dish that combines tender fish with a spicy broth infused with Chinese herbs and spices. Perfect for a comforting lunch, it offers a delightful balance of heat and umami that warms the soul.

Ingredients

• White fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia) - 300 grams
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
• Ginger, minced - 1 tablespoon
• Red chili, sliced - 1 medium
• Onion, chopped - 1 medium
• Bell pepper, chopped - 1 medium
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Chicken broth (halal) - 500 milliliters
• Soy sauce (halal) - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Spring onions, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and sliced red chili, sautéing until fragrant.
2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the fish fillets gently into the broth. Cook for about 10 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flaky.
6. Stir in the lime juice, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped spring onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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