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Medium 1 hr 33 min~337 kcal 5/10
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Kari Kepala Ikan
A Singaporean red snapper head curry simmered with tamarind, okra, eggplant, coconut milk, and warm spices.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇸🇬 Singaporean🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 35 min cook
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the fish
- 900 gr Red fish head
For the vegetables
- 150 gr Okra
- 1 adet Eggplant
For the curry
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 4 diş Garlic
- 25 gr Fresh ginger
- 2 adet Tomatoes
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Coconut milk
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Tamarind water
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
For the spice mix
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Curry powder
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Clean the red fish head in cold water, dry it, and rub with one third of the salt.
- 2
Cut the eggplant into large cubes, dice the tomatoes, and finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger.
- 3
Saute the onion, garlic, and ginger in vegetable oil for 5 minutes, until softened.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the curry powder and turmeric and bloom the spices in the oil for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 5
Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, tamarind water, remaining salt, and 1 cup water.
- 6
Add the fish head, eggplant, and okra, cover, and cook over low heat for 22 minutes.
22 min22:00 - 7
Rest the sauce for 5 minutes and serve with hot rice.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Wash the fish head until no blood remains; this small cleaning step keeps the curry sauce from smelling metallic.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Share kari kepala ikan with plain jasmine rice, optional cucumber slices, and lemon.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Omega-3
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
34
g protein
20
g carbs
26
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 18%Fat 52%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kari Kepala Ikan make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Kari Kepala Ikan take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Kari Kepala Ikan difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kari Kepala Ikan have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 20g, fat: 26g.Which allergens does Kari Kepala Ikan contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kari Kepala Ikan belong to?
This recipe belongs to Singaporean cuisine.How many ingredients does Kari Kepala Ikan need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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