Fish moolie explained
Fish moilee/moily or fish molee[1] (meen molee) is a spicy fish and coconut dish of possible Portuguese or Indian origin. It is common in India, Malaysia and Singapore. During the times of the British Empire, it spread into other places of South-East Asia, such as Singapore.[2] [3]
The name may be associated with a kind of curry known among Malayali of Southern India as Moli.[3]
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Notes and References
- Book: Christine Manfield. Charlie Trotter. Ashley Barber. Spice: スパイス料理レシピ集. January 2008. Tuttle Publishing. 978-0-7946-0489-9. 116.
- Book: Tan, Sylvia. Singapore Heritage Food: Yesterday's recipes for today's cook. Singapore. Landmark Books. 2004. paperback.
- Book: Alan Davidson. Seafood of South-East Asia: A Comprehensive Guide with Recipes. 2003. Ten Speed Press. 978-1-58008-452-9. 329.