i warn you i may go on a bit ignore me if u want i understand lol
banglas are known for eating fish but its mainly curries. fried fish too, fish chutneys. Bombay stinky duck lol, don't go near Bombay duck otherwise u may never touch fish again lool
try a masala fried fish doesn't smell at all. you need a firm fish in steak form, I use bangaldeshi frozen fish, if ur near an Asian area youll find it easily. also tescos in ethnic areas stock it all, I'm not lucky enough to live near a tescos like that life would be so easy just one grocery shop rather than 2.
otherwise ask your fishmonger because I'm not too sure on british fish in terms of firmness.
anyway take your steaks we usually sprinkle in salt, bit of water and delicately wash and rinse with cold water , rinse 2nd time drain it well. I usually pat the pieces dry and squeeze slightly, quicker than waiting for it to dry. Then add 1/2--1tsp of turmeric, 1/4 tsp or less of chilli for colour or paprika, salt important to taste, 1/2 curry powder, 1/2 tsp cumin. just for one or 2 people. Then some veg oil enough for a shallow fry high heat initially fry each side 2-3 mins depending on thickness and type of fish. once fish is in reduce heat just slightly
serve with white rice and you can fry onions with bit of salt finely sliced, a few slit or non slit green finger chillies cooked with it for fragrance and/or heat. mum always served it like this.
if youre lucky enough to get Bangladeshi fish go for a few slices or frozen block of "Rohu"fish this famous for this dish, 2nd choice "Ayr" fish. it does have big bones in it don't be afraid just chew thoroughly and check fish thorough as you eat it., there are no tiny bones so don't worry. very quick recipe. I do use salmon sometimes but need to be careful dries out easily. I think salmon is better without spices though it loses its fragrance if coated in indian spices.
if you prefer western dishes something really simple nice steamed fish ina parcel. I think I took it off uktv food or bbc good food site have look, I make it a lot. I steam whole trout, trout is deelish, bit like salmon but more delicate. usually just lots salt pepper on outside with oil. stuff inside with finely sliced onion, wedges of lemon I never use more than half recipe calls for lots? coriander, bashed garlic cloves can leave skin on they will be removed before eating anyway, chillies or chilli flakes optional. wrap cooker on 200c 30 mins should be done. id checl after twenty u want a bit of sauce left to eat it with. serve with white rice. its gorgeous and so easy you can relax while its getting cooked!
I love fish pies but my husband even though he loves fish doesn't like it don't know why. make a tiny portion for 2 see if you like it.
prawn buna curry with potato chunks is wicked. make sure its hot and spicy. obviously ill recommend a Bengali recipe, but indian ones are just as good.
if you can handle the heat Thai green or red curry with king prawns is heavenly. if you don't like coconut milk then pass on it, you can ask for a special thai fried rice with king prawn, kafir lime leaves, basil leaf.
or jungle curry. jungle curry has no coconut milk but its still very hot I love thai food I better stop my fish rant lool
ive never had british fish stew I think ill try that tyne, seen a version on masterchef just not got around to trying it.
had Bangladeshi fish stew has bombaby duck in it, chunks of fish and/or prawns, potatoe, colocasia stems. stinky salty fish but its mega hot curry packs a punch, if anyone is ill this curry will knock u into shape lool They use naga chiilies in it, or bhut jolokia. My mum always said the African naga chillies were the fieriest I couldn't tell theyre all hot to me. mind u when I'm pregnant I can eat raw naga and not feel the heat until the very last morsel. even then it doesn't make my eyes water, must be pregnancy hormones? Usually I cant handle it raw. Everytime I'm pregnant husband challenges me, course he loses after munching half of it.