Solomon Islands Breadfruit and Fish Curry
A comforting and aromatic curry featuring tender chunks of breadfruit and flaky white fish simmered in a rich coconut milk broth with local spices.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 medium Breadfruit(peeled, seeded, and cut into 1.5-inch chunks)
- 400 g White fish fillets(such as snapper or cod, cut into large pieces)
- 400 ml Coconut milk(full fat)
- 1 large Onion(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 inch Ginger(grated)
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 0.5 tsp Cumin powder
- 0.5 tsp Chili flakes(or to taste)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- to taste Salt
- a handful Fresh cilantro(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Boil the breadfruit chunks in water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, and chili flakes. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt.
- 5
Add the boiled breadfruit to the simmering coconut milk. Cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the breadfruit to absorb some of the sauce.
- 6
Gently place the fish pieces into the curry. Cover and simmer for another 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily. Be careful not to overcook the fish.
- 7
Stir in the lime juice.
- 8
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot, typically with rice or taro.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If fresh breadfruit is unavailable, you can use green jackfruit as a substitute, though the texture will be slightly different.
- ✓Ensure the coconut milk is full-fat for a richer, creamier curry.
- ✓Taste and adjust seasoning before serving, adding more salt or chili if desired.
🔄 Variations
- Add a handful of spinach or other leafy greens in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Include other root vegetables like sweet potato or cassava along with the breadfruit.
- For a spicier curry, add a fresh chopped chili pepper with the aromatics.