Receta Tamarind Coconut Curry
Though coconuts and tamarind are popular ingredients back home in the Philippines you barely see of them together in one Filipino dish, I might be wrong but in my lifetime I never had seen this two together in one plate and if you know of any Filipino dish that has both let me know. Anyways going back to the subject though its uncommon back home in surrounding neighbouring countries they are popularly used in different curries even stir fries. The combination sounds odd but the contrasting flavours complement each other enhancing each other’s properties giving a really distinct flavour that is so good like our recipe for today. Tamarind Coconut Curry is a type of curry where meats like chicken, beef and sometimes fish is slowly simmer in a concoction of coconut, tamarind and spices. IF you like Indian or Thai curries this dish is surely never to be missed.Tamarind Coconut Curry Save PrintPrep time Cook time Total time Serves: 3-4Ingredients700 g chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite sized pieces400 ml coconut milk100 ml coconut cream1 dozen curry leaves2 dried red chillies, finely chopped2 tbsp tamarind pulp1 tbsp coriander seeds, pounded½ tsp turmeric powder½ tsp cinnamon powder½ tsp coriander powder2 tsp sugar1 inch ginger, minced1 cinnamon stick6 garlic cloves, minced1 onion, choppedsaltoilInstructionsIn a wok or a large pan add oil then sauté onions, cinnamon stick and curry leaves in medium low heat until onions caramelizes and soft.Add the ginger and garlic then continue to cook for 2 minutes.Add a bit of salt and sugar, stir for a minute.Add the chicken, cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes, turning once halfway.Add the tamarind pulp and coconut milk, cover the pan then simmer for 30 minutes in low heat.Season with salt then pour some coconut cream on top prior to serving.3.5.3208 Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...