Nga Soke Lone Hin

==Description==
Nga Soke Lone Hin (fish Kofta curry) is best served with white rice. Its spicy flavor makes it one of the more popular non-vegetarian curries.
===Ingredients===
fish Kofta:
* 1 kg Jewfish or Cod fillets
* 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
* 1 large clove garlic, crushed
* 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, finely grated
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice, strained
* 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves or dill, finely chopped
* 2 slices white bread, soaked in hot water and squeezed dry
* 1 teaspoon anchovy paste or sauce (optional)
curry:
* 1/4 cup sesame oil
* 3 medium onions, finely chopped
* 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped
* 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
* 1-2 teaspoons chili powder (optional)
* 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
* 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1 teaspoon dried Shrimp paste
* 1 1/2 cups hot water
* 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* aluminum foil
===Directions===
fish kofta: Remove skin and bones from fish. Mince fish finely. Put minced fish in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients for fish kofta. Mix thoroughly. Make small balls the size of walnuts. Makes about 24 balls.
curry: In a large saucepan, heat oil. Fry Onion, garlic and ginger until golden. Add turmeric. Remove from heat and add chili powder, paprika (if used), tomato and salt. Place dried Shrimp paste in aluminum foil and seal. Cook under hot griller for 3-4 minutes on each side. Unwrap and dissolve in hot water and add to the gravy. Cook until tomato is soft. Add hot water if gravy becomes too reduced. Put fish koftas in the gravy. Simmer over moderate heat for 20 minutes. Do not stir until fish is cooked and firm. Instead gently shake the pan once in a while. Add coriander leaves and lemon juice. Cook for 5 minutes. Serve hot.
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==See also==
Category: Burmese Meat Dishes
Category:Burmese Recipes
category:Lemon Recipes
Category:Curry Recipes
Category:paprika Recipes
category:chili powder Recipes
Category:Cod Recipes
category:ground turmeric Recipes
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category:lemon juice Recipes
category:sesame oil Recipes
category:white rice Recipes
category:tomato Recipes
category:turmeric Recipes
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category:ginger Recipes
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category:clove Recipes
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