At Story House Early Learning, mealtimes are more than just food on a plate; they’re moments of comfort, discovery, and full tummies. Behind the scenes at our Alexandria centre, our talented Chef Siena has been serving up nutritious, delicious meals with heart.
With a deep passion for creating child-friendly meals packed with goodness, Chef Siena has perfected dishes that our little learners genuinely look forward to. Curious what’s on the menu?
Today, we’re sharing one of these family favourites straight from Chef Siena’s kitchen, her much-loved Thai Fish Curry with Rice recipe. Packed with nutrients and hidden veg, this one’s a hit at lunchtime and perfect for the whole family to recreate at home.
Chef Siena’s Thai Fish Curry with Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups of rice
- 500gr Hoki fish fillet, cut into portions
- 1 pumpkin, cut in small cubes
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 minced onion
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp Thai curry (red paste)
- 1tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tbsp minced ginger
- ½ cup of coconut milk
- ½ cup of water
- ¼ cup of sliced beans
- ¼ cup of peas
Method
- Cook rice in rice-cooker or in a separate pot
- Saute onion, ginger and garlic in oil, cook in low heat till golden
- Add curry paste and cook for about 1 minute until aromatic
- Add Hoki fish and stir the mixture together
- Add pumpkin, coconut milk and water, mix well
- Increase the heat to high until boiled
- Add peas and beans and cook till tender
- Reduce heat to low and add fish sauce and lemon juice
- Simmer for 5 minutes until fish is cooked with aromatic
- Serve over rice
Whether it’s their first taste of Thai curry or a regular favourite, this dish is always a winner at Story House. It’s hearty, wholesome, and made with love, just how Chef Siena likes it.
Stay tuned for more recipes and behind-the-scenes moments from our incredible team of educators, carers, and chefs.
