Lankan John Dory

October 24, 2021

How good it is to be back in the swing of entertaining!

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 20 - 25 mins

Serves: 4 

 

Ingredients

From the Lankan Spice Box

• ½ tsp unroasted curry powder
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp Ceylon Cinnamon powder
• 7 cardamom pods, bruised
• 7 curry leaves

 

Other Ingredients

• 1 whole John Dory (flesh, 1-1.2kg)
• 1 ½ tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Handful of green beans, finely sliced
• 1 can coconut milk (light)
• 1 can of crushed tomatoes
• Sea salt flakes
• 2 tbs of lemon oil (we love @riovistaolives)
• 1/3 bunch of fresh coriander leaves

 

Method

1. Pre heat oven to 200C
2. Heat a large skillet over moderate heat, add in the olive oil and stir fry the onions and celery. Add ginger garlic paste and stir through for 1 minute.
3. Add the Lord & Lion Spice Box ingredients and cook for a few moments, allowing them to bloom in flavour.
4. Add the green beans, tin tomatoes, coconut milk and ¾ cup of water.
5. Bring to a rolling boil, then add in the John Dory and a good sprinkling of sea salt.
6. Place in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes on 170C or until the fish is just cooked through.
7. Once cooked, allow to rest for a few minutes, dress with coriander and a dash of lemon oil.  Serve immediately with steamed rice and coconut yoghurt.

Recipe: @chefjasonroberts

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