Rice Noodles with Mackerel in Tomato Sauce Curry with Chicken Feet

Rice Noodles with Mackerel in Tomato Sauce Curry and Chicken Feet brings together Southeast Asian comfort food with rich, spicy, and umami-packed elements. Here’s a fusion-style recipe that combines the tangy richness of canned mackerel in tomato sauce, the aromatic warmth of curry, and the collagen-rich delight of chicken feet.

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🍜 Rice Noodles with Mackerel in Tomato Curry & Chicken Feet

📝 Ingredients (3–4 servings):

Main Components:

• 200g dried rice noodles (medium or thin, like vermicelli)

• 1 can mackerel in tomato sauce (around 155g–200g)

• 8–10 chicken feet, cleaned and trimmed

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 thumb-size piece of ginger, sliced

• 1–2 tbsp curry powder (adjust to taste)

• 1 tbsp chili paste or sambal (optional)

• 1–2 cups chicken broth or water

• 1/2 cup coconut milk (optional for richness)

• 2 tbsp oil

Seasoning:

• 1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce

• Salt and sugar to taste

• Fresh lime or calamansi, for serving

Garnishes:

• Chopped cilantro or scallions

• Fried shallots

• Sliced chili or chili oil

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🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken Feet:

• Clean and trim the nails off the chicken feet.

• Boil in water with a pinch of salt and some ginger for 30–40 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the Base Curry:

• In a large pan or wok, heat oil. Sauté onion until translucent.

• Add garlic, ginger, and curry powder. Stir until aromatic (1–2 minutes).

• Add chili paste if using.

• Stir in the canned mackerel with its tomato sauce. Gently break up the fish (don’t mash it too fine).

• Pour in broth/water and coconut milk (if using). Bring to a simmer.

3. Add Chicken Feet & Simmer:

• Add the pre-boiled chicken feet to the curry.

• Season with fish sauce, a bit of sugar, and salt if needed.

• Let it simmer together for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and slightly reduce.

4. Prepare the Rice Noodles:

• Soak rice noodles in hot water according to package instructions until soft. Drain and set aside.

5. Assemble the Dish:

• Place a serving of rice noodles in a bowl.

• Spoon over generous amounts of the mackerel curry and chicken feet.

• Garnish with herbs, fried shallots, chili, and a squeeze of lime.

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🔥 Tips & Variations:

• Add lemongrass or kaffir lime leaves for more Southeast Asian aroma.

• Add vegetables like eggplant or long beans to bulk it up.

• If you want a spicier broth, include Thai red curry paste instead of chili paste.