Baked Spiced Fish

Baked Spiced Fish

1 kg cod steaks (King fish could be used)

4 tbsp oil

125 g grated coconut

5 cm piece ginger, chopped

4 cloves finely chopped garlic

1 large chopped onion

2 green chillies, seeded and chopped

1 tbsp chilli powder

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (optional)

1 tbsp coriander powder

4 tbsp lemon juice

salt to taste

Heat the oil in a pan, add the cocnut, ginger, onion, garlic, chillies, coriander powder and chilli powder and fry gently until the onion is translucent. Ad the coriander, lemon juice and salt to taste and simmer for 15 minutes or until the coconut is soft.

Oil the bottom of a baking dish just enough to hold the fish. Arrange the fish steaks side by side and pour over the spice mixture. Bake in a preheated moderate oven at 160 C (325 F) for 25 minutes or until tender. Serves 4

(From "Solomon Aelan Kuk Buk" published by Woodford International School)