Goa Seafood Curry

Goa Seafood Curry

Description

Goa Seafood Curry is a common recipe in the region of Goa, it has a great aroma.

Ingredients

• 12 whole dried red chilies, half with seeds removed
• 2 green chilies, serranos preferred
• 15-18 cloves of garlic
• 1 piece peeled ginerroot, 1.5" in legnth
• 2 tsp cumin seeds, freshly toasted
• 2 tsp poppy seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 cup raw cashew nuts
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cups finely chopped onions (4-5)
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 2.5 tsp salt
• 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb catfish, red snapper, halibut or any similar fish, skinned and cut into 3x2" pieces
• 4-5 tbsp lime or lemon juice
• 5 tbsp lemon wedges, to garnish

Procedure

1. Combine red and green chilies, garlic, ginger, cumin, poppy seeds, turmeric, cashews, vinegar, 5-6 tbsp (75-90 mL) water in a blender
2. Achieve a paste consistency.
3. Leave paste to sit.
4. Over medium-high heat warm a pan with oil.
5. Include onions and saute, achieveing a golden appearance. (~7 min)
6. Add the paste into the warmed pan.
7. Reduce heat, medium-low.
8. Constantly stir for ~7 min.
9. Include 1 tbsp water.
10. Fold in coconut milk and salt.
11. Put a lid on the pan and bring to a boil.
12. Let simmer for ~5 min.
13. Turn heat back up and include shrimp and fish.
14. Bring all to boil.
15. Put a lid on the pan and cook the shrimp and fish. (~9 min)
16. Achieve an opaque shrimp and test fish so it flakes when poked.
17. Include lime juice.
18. Take pan off of heat.
19. Leave pan to sit and marinate for ~15 min with lid on.
20. To serve garnish with lemon wedges over boiled rice.