Offer: magazine subscription
Try your first 5 issues for only £5 today and never miss our best recipes
Spicy Aubergine and Fish Stew/Soup
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- Medium Aubergine - Chopped into bite-size pieces
- 4-6 Frozen Basa (White Fish) Fillets - Cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 Large Onion - Chopped
- 1 Large Red Pepper - Chopped
- 1 Red Chilli (Optional) - Finely Chopped
- 4 Garlic Cloves - Crushed/Diced
- Ginger (approx thumb size) - Finely Chopped
- Small Bunch of Fresh Coriander (handful)
Chilli Paste
- Medium Aubergine - Chopped into bite-size pieces
- 4-6 Frozen Basa (White Fish) Fillets - Cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 Large Onion - Chopped
- 1 Large Red Pepper - Chopped
- 1 Red Chilli (Optional) - Finely Chopped
- 4 Garlic Cloves - Crushed/Diced
- Ginger (approx thumb size) - Finely Chopped
- Small Bunch of Fresh Coriander (handful)
- 1 Tsp Garam Masala
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tbsp Harissa Paste (Adjust to taste)
- Black Pepper
- Ground Coriander Seeds
- Oil - Healthy splash
Sauce
- Medium Aubergine - Chopped into bite-size pieces
- 4-6 Frozen Basa (White Fish) Fillets - Cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 Large Onion - Chopped
- 1 Large Red Pepper - Chopped
- 1 Red Chilli (Optional) - Finely Chopped
- 4 Garlic Cloves - Crushed/Diced
- Ginger (approx thumb size) - Finely Chopped
- Small Bunch of Fresh Coriander (handful)
- 1 Tsp Garam Masala
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tbsp Harissa Paste (Adjust to taste)
- Black Pepper
- Ground Coriander Seeds
- Oil - Healthy splash
- 400ml Vegetable Stock
- 1 Tin of Chopped Tomatoes
- 1/2 Tin of Coconut Milk
- Cinnamon Stick
- 2 Bay Leaves
Method
- STEP 1Make the Chilli Paste by frying the ingredients (1 Tsp Garam Masala,1 Tsp Smoked Paprika, 1 Tbsp Harissa Paste, Black Pepper, Ground Coriander Seeds) in a splash of oil for 2-3 minutes, on a medium heat.
- STEP 2Add the Onion, Garlic, Ginger and Chilli to the paste and fry for 7 minutes, stirring regularly.
- STEP 3Reduce heat and add the Aubergine and Red Pepper. Continue to fry for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- STEP 4Add the Stock, Tinned Tomatoes, Coconut Milk, Cinnamon Stick and Bay Leaves. Cover, bring to boil and simmer for 5 minutes. A good time to cook rice or potatoes for mash.
- STEP 5Add Fish, bring back to boil and simmer for 15 minutes (until fish is cooked), stirring occasionally. Add Coriander for last 5 minutes, saving some for garnish.
