Fish head curry facts for kids
Fish head curry served at a Singaporean restaurant
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| Alternative names | 咖哩魚頭 (Chinese) Kari kepala ikan (Malay) மீன் தலைக் கறி (Tamil) |
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| Type | Curry |
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Singapore |
| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
| Created by | M.J. Gomez |
| Serving temperature | Hot or warm |
| Main ingredients | Red snapper fish head, vegetables (okra, eggplant, Long bean) |
| Variations | Fish amok, Fish head casserole, Ho mok pla, mok pa |
Fish head curry is a super tasty dish from Singapore! It's a special mix of Indian and Chinese cooking styles. This yummy meal uses the head of a red snapper fish. It's cooked in a rich, spicy curry sauce with lots of different vegetables. You'll often find veggies like okra and eggplant in it. People usually eat fish head curry with rice or bread, or share it with friends and family.
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What is Fish Head Curry?
Fish head curry is a unique and flavorful dish. It brings together the best parts of Indian and Chinese cooking. Imagine a big fish head stewed in a creamy, spicy curry. It's a popular meal in Singapore for both locals and visitors.
How Did Fish Head Curry Start?
The idea for fish head curry came from a chef named M.J. Gomez. He was from a place called Kerala in India. Chef Gomez moved to Singapore and wanted to share the delicious tastes of South Indian cuisine with people there.
He opened a restaurant called Gomez Curry. It was in the Rochor area of Singapore. At that time, fish heads weren't a common ingredient in Indian cooking. But Chinese customers in Singapore loved eating fish heads as a special treat.
So, Chef Gomez had a brilliant idea! He decided to cook fish heads in a curry sauce. He added his own special ingredients too. This created a brand new dish that everyone loved.
Fish Head Curry Today
Today, fish head curry is a famous dish all over Singapore. You can find it in many different restaurants. It's a favorite for both Singaporeans and tourists.
It usually costs between S$10 to S$20. This means it's not the cheapest meal you can find at a hawker centre. These are like big outdoor food courts. Fish head curry is often served hot in a clay pot. You can find it at many hawker stalls and local food spots.
How is Fish Head Curry Made?
Making fish head curry involves cooking the fish head with a mix of spices and vegetables. The sauce is what makes it so special!
Special Ingredients
Sometimes, cooks add Tamarind juice to the curry sauce. Tamarind is a fruit that gives the dish a yummy sweet and sour taste. This type of fish head curry often has a thinner, orange-colored sauce. It's similar to another dish called asam fish.
Another ingredient that can be added is Coconut milk. Coconut milk makes the curry sauce even creamier and richer. It adds a lovely mild sweetness that balances the spices.
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