{"title":"Tinned Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eTinned jack mackerel is one of the most used foods in a Sri Lankan kitchen, where it goes by the name tin fish. It is firm, meaty fish packed in brine, natural juice, water or tomato sauce, and it holds together well in a curry. The same tin becomes fish cutlets, the crumbed, spiced croquettes served at every party, and the filling for fish buns and Chinese rolls from the bakery. Alongside mackerel you will find tuna chunks in spring water for sandwiches and salads, and ready-to-eat Sri Lankan dishes in the tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmbulthiyal is a southern Sri Lankan fish curry, sour with goraka and dark with black pepper, cooked until almost dry so that it keeps for days. Tinned tuna and sprat ambulthiyal and tempered spicy tuna and sprats are ready to spoon onto rice. For a fresh curry, drain a tin of mackerel in brine, fry onion, curry leaves, green chilli and Sri Lankan curry powder, add tomato and a little coconut milk, then fold in the fish gently so it stays in pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor cutlets, mash the drained fish with boiled potato, onion, chilli and pepper, roll into balls, dip in egg and breadcrumbs, and fry until golden. See the rest of the shelf under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fish\"\u003efish\u003c\/a\u003e, including \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dried-fish-and-prawns\"\u003edried fish and prawns\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/maldive-fish\"\u003eMaldive fish\u003c\/a\u003e, and season with Jaffna curry powder or goraka.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"btm-jack-mackerel-in-brine-425g-pack-of-2","title":"BTM Jack Mackerel in Brine 425g (Pack of 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBTM Jack Mackerel in Brine is Chilean jack mackerel, Trachurus murphyi, caught by purse seine in the South Pacific and packed in lightly salted water. This pack holds two 425g tins, each with 280g of fish once drained. Jack mackerel is a firm, meaty fish with a fuller flavour than tuna, and the tin lists 23g of protein and 2.06g of omega-3 fatty acids per 100g. The label is printed in Sinhala and Tamil as well as English, and tinned mackerel like this is a store cupboard staple in Sri Lankan and South Indian homes. Find more tins in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tins-and-ready-meals\"\u003eTins \u0026amp; Ready Meals\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrain the brine and lift out the pieces, removing the central bone if you prefer. For a quick Sri Lankan style curry, fry onion, green chilli, curry leaves and garlic, add chilli powder and turmeric, then the fish, a squeeze of lime and a splash of coconut milk and simmer for a few minutes. The fish also makes fish cutlets with mashed potato, a dry devilled fry with peppers and onion, mackerel sambol, or a filling for sandwiches and wraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 425g tins, 280g drained weight each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: jack mackerel (fish), water and salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePer 100g: 149kcal, 23g protein, 2.06g omega-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Chile, FAO 87; check the best before date on the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BTM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55351176364371,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/btm-jack-mackerel-in-brine-425g-pack-of-2-front.png?v=1791901965"},{"product_id":"btm-jack-mackerel-fish-curry-425g","title":"BTM Jack Mackerel Fish Curry 425g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBTM Jack Mackerel Fish Curry is a ready to eat curry of horse mackerel, Megalaspis cordyla, caught in the Indian Ocean and cooked in a South Indian style gravy. Fish makes up 62% of the tin, with coconut oil, shallots, garlic, ginger, green chilli, curry leaves, tamarind and a spice blend of cumin, fenugreek, coriander, chilli, black pepper and mustard seeds. The result is a firm, meaty fish in a tangy, peppery sauce, with 17g of protein and 1.4g of omega 3 per 100g. Find more fish in tins in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tinned-fish\"\u003eTinned Fish\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe curry is ready to eat, so simply open the tin and warm it gently in a pan for a few minutes, stirring carefully so the pieces stay whole. Serve it with plain rice, string hoppers, idiyappam or chapati, or spoon it over a bowl of pittu with a little coconut sambol. A squeeze of lime and a handful of chopped coriander freshen it up. Once opened, move any leftovers into a covered container, refrigerate and eat within 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorse mackerel is 62% of the tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains fish and mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.4g omega 3 per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India; check the best before date on the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BTM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55492803559763,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/btm-jack-mackerel-fish-curry-425g-front.png?v=1792312777"},{"product_id":"btm-jack-mackerel-in-brine-425g","title":"BTM Jack Mackerel In Brine 425g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBTM Jack Mackerel in Brine is a single 425g tin of Chilean jack mackerel, Trachurus murphyi, caught by purse seine in the South Pacific and packed simply in water and salt. Once drained there is 280g of firm, meaty fish with a fuller flavour than tuna, and 23g of protein and 2.06g of omega 3 per 100g. With its label in Sinhala and Tamil as well as English, it is a familiar store cupboard tin in Sri Lankan and South Indian homes, ready for a quick curry or cutlets. Find more fish in tins in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tinned-fish\"\u003eTinned Fish\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrain the brine and break the fish into chunks, lifting out the central bone if you prefer. For a quick Sri Lankan style curry, temper mustard seeds, curry leaves and sliced onion, add garlic, green chilli, chilli powder and turmeric, then the fish, a splash of coconut milk and a squeeze of lime and simmer for a few minutes. It also makes crisp fish cutlets with mashed potato and breadcrumbs, a devilled fry with peppers and tomato, or a filling for rolls, sandwiches and wraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight 425g, drained weight 280g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: jack mackerel (fish), water and salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePer 100g: 149kcal, 23g protein, 2.06g omega 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Chile, FAO 87; check the best before date on the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BTM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55492803756371,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/btm-jack-mackerel-in-brine-425g-front.png?v=1792312783"},{"product_id":"btm-jack-mackerel-in-spicy-tomato-sauce-425g","title":"BTM Jack Mackerel In Spicy Tomato Sauce 425g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBTM Jack Mackerel in Spicy Tomato Sauce is Chilean jack mackerel, Trachurus murphyi, caught by purse seine in the South East Pacific and packed in a tomato sauce warmed with chilli. Fish makes up 70.6% of the tin, and once drained there is 300g of firm fish, with 21g of protein and 1.13g of omega 3 per 100g. It is ready to eat straight from the tin and has enough heat to make a quick meal with very little extra seasoning. Find more fish in tins in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tinned-fish\"\u003eTinned Fish\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm the fish and sauce gently in a pan and serve with rice, bread or roti. For a fuller Sri Lankan style dish, fry sliced onion, green chilli and curry leaves first, then add the tin and simmer for a few minutes with a squeeze of lime. It is good flaked onto toast, folded into an omelette, stirred through pasta or noodles, or used as a filling for spicy fish buns and rolls. Once opened, move any leftovers into an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJack mackerel is 70.6% of the tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight 425g, drained weight 300g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Chile, FAO 87; check the best before date on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BTM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55492803789139,"sku":null,"price":2.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/btm-jack-mackerel-in-spicy-tomato-sauce-425g-front.png?v=1792312789"},{"product_id":"btm-jack-mackerel-in-tomato-sauce-425g","title":"BTM Jack Mackerel In Tomato Sauce 425g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBTM Jack Mackerel in Tomato Sauce is Chilean jack mackerel, Trachurus murphyi, caught by purse seine in the South Pacific and packed in a mild tomato sauce. Fish makes up 65.88% of the tin, a firm and meaty mackerel with 17g of protein and 1.424g of omega 3 per 100g. The sauce is mild, so it works well as a base for your own spices. It is ready to eat straight from the tin, hot or cold. Find more fish in tins in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tinned-fish\"\u003eTinned Fish\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm it through in a pan and serve with rice, bread or boiled cassava. To turn it into a quick curry, fry onion, garlic, green chilli and curry leaves, add a little chilli powder and turmeric, then the fish and sauce and simmer for a few minutes. It also makes a simple mackerel sandwich, a topping for toast with sliced onion, or a filling for fish rolls and patties. Once opened, empty the tin into a container, refrigerate and use within 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJack mackerel is 65.88% of the tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePer 100g: 108kcal, 17g protein, 1.424g omega 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Chile, FAO 87; check the best before date on the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BTM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55492803854675,"sku":null,"price":1.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/btm-jack-mackerel-in-tomato-sauce-425g-front.png?v=1792312797"},{"product_id":"ceylon-fish-sprats-ambulthiyal-300g","title":"Ceylon Fish Sprats Ambulthiyal 300g","description":"\u003cp\u003eCeylon Fish Sprats Ambulthiyal is haalmessan ambulthiyal, small sprats slow cooked with goraka until the sauce reduces to a dark, sour and spicy coating. Ambulthiyal is the old Sri Lankan way of cooking fish dry and sharp with goraka so it keeps well, and this jar follows the same idea with sprats at 75%, chilli powder, coriander, cumin, fennel and cardamom. It is ready to eat. Find more fish in jars and tins in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tinned-fish\"\u003eTinned Fish\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it at room temperature or warmed through as one curry on a rice and curry plate, next to dhal, a mallung and papadam. It pairs well with plain white rice, red rice or string hoppers, and a spoonful goes a long way because the flavour is concentrated. Use a clean spoon, keep the jar in the fridge once opened and finish within seven days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprats are 75% of the jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoured with goraka (gamboge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ceylon Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568576807251,"sku":null,"price":6.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ceylon-fish-sprats-ambulthiyal-300g-front.png?v=1792749776"},{"product_id":"ceylon-fish-tuna-ambulthiyal-300g","title":"Ceylon Fish Tuna Ambulthiyal 300g","description":"\u003cp\u003eCeylon Fish Tuna Ambulthiyal is balamalu ambulthiyal, skipjack tuna cut into chunks and cooked slowly with goraka, chilli and spices until the sauce clings dark and sour to the fish. It is the classic fish ambulthiyal of the Sri Lankan south coast, made to keep, with tuna at 75% of the jar and coriander, cumin, fennel and cardamom behind the sourness. It is ready to eat. Explore more fish in jars and tins in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tinned-fish\"\u003eTinned Fish\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm a few pieces in a pan or serve them as they are with rice, dhal and a coconut sambol. It is good with bread or roast paan for a quick meal, and a little flaked through hot rice with sliced onion makes a simple lunch. Use a clean spoon, refrigerate after opening and finish within seven days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkipjack tuna is 75% of the jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoured with goraka (gamboge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ceylon Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568577823059,"sku":null,"price":6.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ceylon-fish-tuna-ambulthiyal-300g-front.png?v=1792749784"},{"product_id":"diamond-foods-jack-mackerel-in-tomato-sauce-425g","title":"Diamond Foods Jack Mackerel In Tomato Sauce 425g","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamond Foods Jack Mackerel In Tomato Sauce is Chilean jack mackerel packed with water, tomato paste and salt, and nothing else. The fish comes in firm, meaty pieces that flake easily, with 24g of protein per 100g and 300g of fish in every can. In Sri Lankan and South Indian homes a tin of mackerel is the start of a quick fish curry or a filling for cutlets and rolls. Find more canned fish in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tinned-fish\"\u003eTinned Fish\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fish is ready to eat from the can. For a tin fish curry, fry sliced onion, green chilli, garlic and curry leaves, add chilli powder and a little roasted curry powder, then fold in the mackerel with its sauce and simmer for five minutes with a squeeze of lime. Mash it with boiled potato, onion and pepper for fish cutlets, or flake it into a sambol, fried rice or a sandwich. Once open, move any leftovers to a container in the fridge and eat within 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour ingredients: jack mackerel, water, tomato paste, salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains fish; gluten free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrained weight 300g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Chile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Diamond Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572072595795,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/diamond-foods-jack-mackerel-in-tomato-sauce-425g-front.png?v=1792766880"},{"product_id":"diamond-foods-jack-mackerel-in-natural-juice-with-salt-added-425g","title":"Diamond Foods Jack Mackerel In Natural Juice With Salt Added 425g","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamond Foods Jack Mackerel In Natural Juice With Salt Added is Chilean jack mackerel canned with water and salt and nothing more. The fish comes in firm, meaty pieces that flake easily, with 24g of protein per 100g and 300g of fish in every can. With no sauce, it suits any dish you want to season yourself, from a Sri Lankan tin fish curry to fish cutlets and sambol. Find more canned fish in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tinned-fish\"\u003eTinned Fish\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fish is ready to eat from the can. Drain it, then fry sliced onion, green chilli, garlic and curry leaves, add chilli powder, turmeric and a little roasted curry powder, and fold in the mackerel with a splash of coconut milk for a quick curry. Mash it with boiled potato, onion and black pepper for cutlets, or flake it into fried rice, a salad or a sandwich with lime juice. Once open, move any leftovers to a container in the fridge and eat within 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree ingredients: jack mackerel, water, salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains fish; gluten free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrained weight 300g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Chile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Diamond Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572765999443,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/diamond-foods-jack-mackerel-in-natural-juice-with-salt-added-425g-front.png?v=1792768325"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/tinned-fish.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}