Burmese Coconut Fish Recipe | Authentic Burmese Seafood Dish

Ingredients

• 1 lb firm white fish fillets (such as cod or halibut), cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat, unsweetened)
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp peanut oil or neutral oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
• 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional, for heat)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• 2 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced (optional, for aroma)
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)