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 jasmine rice (quick-cooking); 0.33 pound white fish fillet (cut into 2-inch pieces); 0.5 teaspoon salt (divided); 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 0.25 yellow onion (medium, diced); 1 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 fresh ginger (minced); 1 Roma tomato (medium, diced); 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (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: $5.63/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
High-Protein
Low-Sugar
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Cholesterol

Ingredients

0.75 cup jasmine rice (quick-cooking)
0.33 pound white fish fillet (cut into 2-inch pieces)
0.5 teaspoon salt (divided)
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
0.25 yellow onion (medium, diced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 fresh ginger (minced)
1 Roma tomato (medium, diced)
0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (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: 793
Protein: 33.7 g
Carbohydrates: 127.6 g
Fat: 13.8 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Sodium: 1631 mg
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sugar: 3.7 g
Cholesterol: 66 mg