La Daube Poisson (Fish Stew)

    Lunch & Dinner · Fish & Seafood · Main Meal

    Fish Stew (La Daube Poisson) is one of the favourite traditional seafood dishes in Mauritius. This recipe combines fish with onions, garlic, ginger, herbs, spices and tomatoes.

    Ingredients

    • 1 Kg Tuna Fish
    • 1 Onion, diced
    • Thyme
    • 1 Tbsp Cumin Seeds
    • 1 Tbsp Ginger and garlic paste
    • 2 Tbsp Stew Spices
    • 3 Tomatoes, diced
    • Salt to taste
    • Black Pepper
    • Half tin of crushed Tomatoes
    • Water
    • Chillies
    • Onions (diced)
    • Fresh coriander leaves

    Method

    1. Season fish with salt and pepper
    2. Heat some oil in a large thick-bottomed pot over medium heat
    3. Fry the fish for about 5-6 minutes on each side until they are golden brown
    4. Add some thyme to flavour the oil
    5. In the same pot, discard some oil, on medium heat, add the diced onion and cook for a few minutes until it softens
    6. Add 1 tbsp of cumin seeds
    7. Add 1 tbsp of ginger and garlic paste
    8. Add some thymeStir. Cover and let cook for 3 minutes
    9. Add 2 tbsp of spices for stew (daube)
    10. Add 3 tomatoes diced
    11. Stir. Cover and let cook for 5 minutes
    12. Add half tin of crushed tomato
    13. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix well
    14. Cover and let cook for 10-15 minutes
    15. Add water until the consistency of your liking
    16. Add the fish
    17. Add chillies
    18. Mix. Cover and let cook for another 5 minutes
    19. Turn off the heat. Garnish with fried onions and fresh coriander leaves
    20. Serve

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