Curry

Coconut Squid and Pepper Curry

Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves4
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Method

Make it happen

  1. 01

    Warm the oil in a deep saucepan and cook sliced onion over medium heat for 6 minutes until softened.

  2. 02

    Add garlic, ginger, coriander and turmeric for 1 minute, then pour in coconut milk and water with salt; simmer the sauce gently for 8 minutes.

  3. 03

    Simmer the sliced peppers in the coconut sauce for 8 minutes until tender.

  4. 04

    Add squid rings and simmer very briefly for 2–3 minutes until opaque and just cooked; add lemon and serve immediately.

  5. 05

    Rinse the rice until the water runs almost clear. Add to a saucepan with 450 ml water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer on very low heat for 12 minutes; rest covered for 5 minutes.

  6. 06

    Taste, adjust the seasoning and spoon the hot curry over the rice to serve.