Christmas Island Crab And Sweet Potato Curry
This Christmas Island Crab and Sweet Potato Curry is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the fresh seafood of Christmas Island with the rich and creamy texture of sweet potatoes. It's a perfect blend of local ingredients and spices that will warm you up during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Christmas Island crab meat
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and red chili. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander to the pot. Stir well to coat the onions and spices.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot and stir to combine with the spices.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Gently fold in the Christmas Island crab meat and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the crab is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Christmas Island Crab and Sweet Potato Curry hot, with steamed rice or crusty bread.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pot Chopping board Knife Wooden spoon
Tools
Potato peeler Can opener
Serving suggestions
Serve the Christmas Island Crab and Sweet Potato Curry with a side of steamed jasmine rice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro on top.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier kick, add more red chili or a dash of hot sauce to the curry.
Cost
$20