Peanut and Pineapple Curry

Submitted by evelynathens

"I saw Jamie Oliver make a version of this curry and knew I had to try it. I found this recipe on the net and adapted it to suit our taste. Check out Recipe #190959 to make your own, fresh coconut milk. This is great served alongside a simple chicken or fish dish, or just served on its own, over jasmine rice, for a vegetarian dish (if you want it to be completely vegetarian, omit the fish sauce, but be prepared for a loss of flavour)."

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 ounces dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
• 3 tablespoons desiccated coconut, toasted (dried, grated coconut)
• 1 very ripe pineapple
• 1 tablespoon walnuts or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder (try to use a fresh blend)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sambal oelek (Indonesian chili paste)
• 1 1⁄2 cups coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• salt, to taste

directions

1. Grind half the peanuts together with half the coconut and set aside.
2. Peel and core the pineapple. Cut into 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 inch dice.
3. Heat the oil in a wok; add the onion and cook until translucent; add the garlic, curry powder and sambal oelek; mix well.
4. Add the pineapple, coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar and salt, to taste; simmer 5-8 minutes over medium heat, until sauce thickens slightly.
5. Add the ground peanuts and coconut.
6. Transfer to a heated platter; garnish with the remaining peanuts and the grated coconut.

Reviews

[FLKeysJen]

Super easy! We found it to be a little bland so added lots more sambal oelek and served it with chili sauce on the side too. Over rice I thought it was quite filling and better as a main course than side dish. My husband said he wished it included pork or chicken. I explained that authentic African meals don't always incorporate meat, but he insisted that next time it needs some meat. Made for the Zaar World Tour.

 

[patti k.]

Delightful! This is easy and wonderful - just the right amount of heat and plenty of flavor. I used worcestershire sauce instead of fish sauce and I used a bit more curry powder. This went well with recipe #206167. Thanks for posting!