black garlic fish curry sauce and rice in bowls

Easy Fish Curry with Black Garlic Essence

This easy coconut fish curry combines tender white fish, aromatic spices and creamy coconut sauce in a meal that's packed with flavour yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner. Ginger, chilli, turmeric and garam masala create a rich curry base, while a finishing splash of Black Garlic Essence helps round out the brighter spice notes and brings everything into balance.

Unlike traditional garlic, Black Garlic Essence adds subtle savoury depth without overpowering the curry. Added at the end of cooking, it enhances the coconut cream and spice blend while allowing the fish to remain the star of the dish.

Ready in around 30 minutes, this easy fish curry is perfect served with steamed rice, fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime.

FAQ

What fresh fish works well in fish curry?

Any medium-firm white fish such as snapper, hoki, or terakihi will work well. Avoid fish like tuna or kingfish that can dry out if cooked too long. 

What does Black Garlic Essence add to fish curry?

Neudorf Black Garlic Essence adds subtle umami depth and helps balance the bright flavours of ginger, chilli and curry spices. Added at the end of cooking, it enhances the overall flavour of the curry without making it taste strongly of garlic.

Easy Fish Curry with Black Garlic Essence

Teena Jelsma

Servings

4

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Cuisine

Pacific

This easy fish curry combines tender white fish, coconut cream and a finishing splash of Black Garlic Essence for extra depth and balance. We used fresh caught snapper in this delicious recipe, but any firm white fish fillets like cod or terakihi will work well too.

 

Adapted from 'Andrew's Go-to Fast Fish Curry'

Ingredients

  • 800g medium firm fish fillets, cut into 3cm cubes

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or Black Garlic Olive Oil

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 1 red chilli, sliced

  • 2 tsp ground cardamom

  • 2 tsp ground cumin

  • 2 tsp curry powder

  • 2 tsp ground turmeric

  • 1 tbsp garam masala

  • 400g can coconut cream

  • 400g can chopped tomatoes

  • 2 tsp black garlic essence

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy based fry pan over medium-low heat.

  2. Add the onion and cook for a few minutes till soft.

  3. Add the garlic, ginger and dry spices. Season with salt and pepper. Stir for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

  4. Stir in the coconut cream.

  5. Add the tomatoes and bring to the boil.

  6. Add the fish and cook for 3 minutes in the sauce.

  7. Add the black garlic essence and cook for another minute before removing from the heat, ready for serving.