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[East Africa]
Shrimp Curry
[East Africa]
Ingredients
¼ cup butter or vegetable oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon salt
½ teaspoon chilli powder
2 cups coconut milk
2 lb shrimp, shelled
2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup water
¼ cup lemon juice
Details
Serves: 8
Method
Heat a large sauce pan and add the butter or oil. Add the onion, garlic powder, curry powder, turmeric, salt and chilli powder and saute until the onion is soft, but not brown. Add 1 cup of the coconut milk, shrimp, potatoes and water, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add the lemon juice and remaining 1 cup coconut milk and cook for another 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Serve hot with rice and accompaniments such as the following in a large sectioned relish dish, fried onion rings, chopped bananas, chopped cucumbers, raisins, mango or pineapple Chutney or toasted shredded coconut. If a thicker curry is desired, dissolve 2 tablespoons cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water and add during the last few minutes of cooking.
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