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.

Christmas Island Crab And Sweet Potato Curry

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

  1. 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.
  2. Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander to the pot. Stir well to coat the onions and spices.
  3. Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot and stir to combine with the spices.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  5. Gently fold in the Christmas Island crab meat and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the crab is heated through.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 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