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Thai Green Salt Cod Curry

Rich and spicy fish curry
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours
Servings: 6
Author: Viella

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs salt cod
  • Wedge of lime
  • 1 lb micro red potatoes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups shallots peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup thai green chilies deseeded and sliced
  • 3 cups of coconut milk
  • 1 cup of water
  • 4 tbsp fish sauce

Curry Paste

  • 2 lemongrass stalks cut very fine
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger shredded
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Water as needed

Final Seasoning

  • 1 cup coconut water
  • Salt to taste

Utensils/Equipment

  • Medium pan with cover
  • Food processor or high speed blender
  • Large pan with cover

Instructions

  • Rinse the salt cod under cold water and remove as much of the salt as you can.
  • Place salt cod in a container and cover with cold water.
  • Cover container and store in refrigerator overnight to release the excess salt.
  • Once salt cod has been soaked overnight discard water and place salt cod in a medium pan, cover with fresh cold water and add a wedge of lime and place on a high heat.
  • Once water comes to a boil lower heat to a simmer and cook until you are able to flake the salt cod, then set aside to cool. Flake salt cod once cool.
  • Wash potatoes, cut in half and place in a medium pan.
  • Cover potatoes with boiled water and add a pinch of salt, cover pan and place on high heat.
  • Once potatoes come to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Prepare curry paste while potatoes are cooking.

Curry Paste

  • Pulse curry ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender to a paste, adding water a tbsp at a time until the paste in completely smooth then set aside.

Thai Green Curry

  • In a large pan heat olive oil and then add shallots and chilies and lower heat to medium. Toss until aroma begins to release and the shallots slices completely separate.
  • Combine curry paste with coconut milk, fish sauce and water and then add to shallots.
  • Add flaked salt cod and mix thoroughly.
  • Cover pan and lower heat to a simmer for 10 mins.
  • Once flavors are all nicely combined add potatoes and mix thoroughly.
  • Taste sauce and season as necessary.
  • I suggest an additional cup of coconut milk and either salt of fish sauce to taste.
  • Combine ingredients one final time and then simmer again for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve in bowls with rotis or over a bed of rice.

Notes

Make sure to blend your curry paste thoroughly. Lemongrass is woody, so you want to ensure the stalks are unrecognizable.