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Cape Malay Curry

Servings

4

Serving size

1/4 recipe
COOKING TIME
60 minutes
Cape Malay Curry

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. Olive oil (divided)
16 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled and deveined; reserve shells)
1 1/2 cup Water
1 medium White onions (julienned)
3 clove Garlic, raw (minced)
1 Tbsp Ginger root, raw (peeled and minced)
1 tsp. Ground turmeric
1 Tbsp Bo-Kaap Cape Malay Curry Powder (use 2 Tbsp if you like it spicier)
2 tsp. Ground coriander
1 15-ounce can No salt added diced tomatoes
1 1/2 pound Idaho potatoes (about 2 potatoes, cut into 1" dice))
1/4 tsp. Salt
1 to taste Black pepper
1 lb Fresh whitefish (cod, haddock, or halibut, cut into 1" chunks)
1/2 cup Lite Coconut Milk

Instructions

Gather all ingredients and equipment.

In a saute pan, heat 1 Tbsp oil over high heat. Add shrimp shells and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, for 2-4 minutes or until spotted brown. Add water and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, strain, and set aside the broth, discarding the shrimp shells.

In a large saute pan, heat 1 Tbsp of oil over medium heat. Saute onion for ~ 5 minutes or until tender and starting to brown. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, curry powder blend, coriander. Saute for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add tomatoes, potatoes, and reserved shrimp stock. Cover and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Stir in coconut milk. Add shrimp, fish, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until fish is cooked through. Serve.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

This South African dish, full of flavors brought from Indonesia, is a bold combination of sweet and savory spices.

"Where are the coconut trees bowing allegiance to the wind, the wide open spaces, the verdant green fields?"

Renita D'Silva, Monsoon Memories