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Nutritional Values
580kcal
38gProtein
22gCarbs
38gFat
2gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
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🐟 Fish
Caril de Peixe Tofo
How to order / say it
Say it
Caril de Peixe — [Kah-reel de Peh-sheh]
Order
Please bring me the Fish Curry.
Locally
Por favor, traga-me o Caril de Peixe.
Say locally
A rich fish curry with coconut and spices.
Why try it?
Caril de Peixe showcases Tofo's coastal seafood bounty, harmonizing with local flavors and spices, integral to local culinary heritage.
How it tastes
A spicy and aromatic dish with creamy coconut sauce, tender fish, and a hint of tanginess from lime.
Origin & History — first documented: 1750
This dish evolved in the 18th century with Portuguese settlers, utilizing local fish and tropical ingredients like coconut.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 400 g fresh fish
- 🥛 250 ml coconut milk
- 🧂 20 g curry powder
- 🧄 100 g onion
- 🧄 10 g garlic
- 🍋 1 lime
Method
- 1 Sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- 2 Add fish and curry powder, cook for 5 minutes.
- 3 Stir in coconut milk, simmer until fish is cooked.
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