Ingredients
- Chili Paste Ingredients:
- 8 dry red chilis
- ¼ cup water
- 5 garlic cloves
- ½ Tbsp. coriander
- ½ Tbsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. of cayenne
- Juice of ½ lemon
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Instructions
- Bring chilis to a boil in water and let steep for at least 5 minutes.
- Grind the chilis, water and garlic to a paste. Add the spices and lemon juice and mix to combine. Set aside.
- Fry the cod fillets in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Set aside.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, sauté onion in 1 tablespoon oil until translucent. Add chili paste and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk and 1/2 cup water. Season to taste with extra cayenne pepper and lemon juice.
- Add the cooked fish and continue cooking for 10 more minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.