Sweet & Spicy Tamarind Sauce
- Using a mortar & pestle or a blender, crush/blend the coriander, garlic, chilli and salt to form a paste.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and ginger and stir fry for 1 minute.
- Add the coriander paste and stir fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the tamarind, sugar, fish sauce and water and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
Fish
- Preheat the oven to 220 ºC.
- Lay frozen Fish Friday fillets onto a baking tray.
- Place into the oven to cook for 20-30 minutes until golden and crunchy. Alternatively, cook in an air fryer for the recommended time.
To Serve
Serve crispy Fish Friday drizzled with the spicy tamarind sauce and a side of basmati rice. Garnish with spring onions, carrot matchsticks, sliced red chilli, fresh coriander and mint. If using, add slices of pickled roasted red pepper for a piquant addition.