Fijian Fish Curry

Name: Fijian Fish Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fiji
Ingredients: 1 lb firm white fish, cut into chunks; 2 tbsp curry powder; 1 onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small piece ginger, grated; 1 tomato, diced; 1 1/2 cups coconut milk; Salt, to taste; Chopped cilantro, for garnish

4 servings15 min prep30 min cookMedium Fiji

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Fijian Fish Curry

Story updated September 17, 2026

Fijian fish curry reflects the legacy of Indian indentured laborers brought to Fiji by British colonial authorities beginning in 1879. Their descendants, the Indo-Fijian community, built a curry tradition that blended South Asian spice techniques with Fiji's abundant local fish, creating a distinctly Indo-Fijian fusion dish.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

1 lb firm white fish, cut into chunks
2 tbsp curry powder
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small piece ginger, grated
1 tomato, diced
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
Salt, to taste
Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger in oil until softened and fragrant.
2Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
3Add the diced tomato and cook until it breaks down, about 5 minutes.
4Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
5Add the fish chunks and simmer for 10-12 minutes until just cooked through.
6Season with salt to taste and garnish with cilantro.
7Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.

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