Goan Curried-Fish Stew From Goa, a tropical area on the southern coast of India where coco palms are plentiful and fresh seafood abundant, comes this fish stew flavored with hot peppers, lemon juice, and coconut milk. Goans use a local flatfish called pomfret. Recipe Collection Food & Wine Quick from Scratch Cookbook Fish & Shellfish Author Susan Rich, Laura Russell Prep Time 15 minutes Cooking Time 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 2 pounds sole fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, (from about 1 lemon) 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 2 cloves garlic, smashed 4 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 tablespoons cooking oil 1 onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 4 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced 3/4 cup water Directions In a glass or stainless-steel container, combine the sole, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Let marinate at least 10 minutes. In a blender, puree the garlic and ginger with the coconut milk, coriander, cumin, brown sugar, black pepper, turmeric, and cayenne. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the coconut mixture, the jalapeņos, the water, and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and bring slowly almost to a simmer, stirring frequently. Add the fish and 1 tablespoon of the marinade. Bring to a simmer and continue simmering until the fish is just done, 1 to 2 minutes. Tips Wine Recommendation: The spiciness and creaminess of this stew will be best accompanied by either beer or a bottle of acidic white wine with enough flavor to stand up to the coconut milk and heat. Try a Vouvray or other wine made from chenin blanc.