Tomato & Turmeric Fish Stew

Name: Tomato & Turmeric Fish Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Burmese
Ingredients: 0.75 cup quick-cooking jasmine rice; 0.33 pound white fish fillet (like tilapia or cod), cut into 2-inch pieces; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 0.25 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.5 inch fresh ginger, minced; 1 medium Roma tomato, diced; 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

A light and vibrant fish stew featuring flaky white fish in a tangy tomato and turmeric broth, served simply with fluffy jasmine rice.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: Burmese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.97/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
High-Protein

Ingredients

0.75 cup quick-cooking jasmine rice
0.33 pound white fish fillet (like tilapia or cod), cut into 2-inch pieces
0.5 teaspoon salt, divided
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
0.25 medium yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
0.5 inch fresh ginger, minced
1 medium Roma tomato, diced
0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Begin cooking the quick-cooking jasmine rice according to package instructions. It should be ready around the same time as the fish stew.
Pat the white fish fillet pieces dry and season them with 1/4 teaspoon salt and the black pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and minced fresh ginger to the pan and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced Roma tomato, ground turmeric, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to break down.
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Carefully add the seasoned fish pieces to the simmering sauce.
Cover the pan and let the fish gently poach in the sauce for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky. Avoid overcooking.
Serve the fish stew immediately alongside the prepared jasmine rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

For an even quicker meal, use a bag of pre-cooked microwavable rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 480
Protein: 33.5 g
Carbohydrates: 50.8 g
Fat: 16.5 g
Fiber: 3.7 g
Sodium: 880 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
Sugar: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 59 mg