Samaki wa Kupaka (Kenyan Fish in Coconut Sauce)
Pan fried sea bass fillets in a turmeric scented coconut and tomato sauce, a Kenyan coast favourite.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.95 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pat the fish dry. Mix half the turmeric with the cornflour and a pinch of salt and dust it lightly over the fillets.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a frying pan. Fry the fish skin side down for 3 minutes, turn and cook for 1 minute more. Set aside on a plate.
4 min - 3
In a wide pan, heat the remaining oil and soften the onion for 6 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander and remaining turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
6 min - 4
Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Pour in the coconut milk and salt and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
10 min - 5
Cook the rice according to the packet while the sauce simmers.
- 6
Slide the fish into the sauce and spoon some over the top. Warm for 3 minutes, then stir in the lime juice. Scatter with coriander and serve with the rice.
3 min
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