In the culinary world, there is hardly any dish as flavorful and vibrant as curry fiji. This traditional Fijian dish is famous for its creamy and aromatic broth, as well as its unique blend of spices that instantly transports your tastebuds to the heart of the Pacific Islands. Whether you are looking to spice up your usual dinner routine or impress your friends with an exotic dish, this comprehensive guide will help you navigate the culinary landscape of curry fiji, providing you with tried-and-tested recipes that cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. With step-by-step instructions and essential tips, you'll be able to whip up a delicious curry fiji that will leave your family and friends craving for more.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
FIJI-INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY
Indian curry chicken Fiji style. There are so many different styles of curry, this is just another one from the lovely island of Fiji. Our curies are a little different. Please share what you think of it.
Provided by Julumkana
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Chop chicken into bit size stewing pieces.
- Finely chop 1 onion and slice the other onion and set aside.
- Combine garlic, serrano chillies, ginger in mortar and pestle and pound until it becomes a paste. Add 1 teaspoon salt to help make paste and so garlic doesn't fly away on you. You can also use a blender, but i find the mortar and pestle makes it more pasty without wasting any flavour from garlic.
- Add garam masala, turmeric and some water to the garlic paste and mix to make a curry paste and set aside.Should be a runny consistency.
- Heat canola oil in stewing pot.
- Add cinnamon stick, mustard seed, cloves, cardamon seeds with shells removed and cummin to pot. Stir until seeds pop.
- Add curry leaves. Watch out for oil splatter.
- Add finely chopped onions and cook until well browned but do not burn. (The more brown, the more flavor).
- Add curry paste and stir for a few minutes until garlic is well browned. Should be a nice yellowish color.
- Add chicken and half of sliced onion and a punch of salt. If you are adding chicken stock later on, add less salt.
- Stir and let cook until water comes out of chicken.
- Cook until water evaporates and fry the chicken until slightly browned approximately 20 minutes for fryer chicken, longer for stewing or freerange.
- Stir in remaining sliced onion.
- If adding chicken stock add it now and bring to boil. This is great for when you have a cold. This is Indo-fijian chicken soup for the soul.
- If you are health conscious, at this point i usually remove the excess fat that floats on top of the curry. Up to you if you want to leave it in, more flavor.
- Add chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice. Remove from heat.
- Serve over rice. Enjoy! ;-).
FIJI CURRY
This recipe is Pasepa Swann's, from RimJournal.com. I have not yet tried it out, but am storing it here to try in the near future. Enjoy!
Provided by Pikake21
Categories Curries
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mash the garlic and salt in a bowl. Add just a bit of water to make a paste.
- Add the cumin seed, fenugreek seed, coriander seed, black mustard seed, curry powder and turmeric powder plus red chili to taste and pound to a smooth paste.
- Use a blender to make the garlic and spice mix. Add just enough water to blend. I use a bouillon cube instead of salt.
- Add a handful of chopped fresh coriander leaves and cook in a heavy pot over medium heat until thick.
- Add the meat to the sauce. Stir to coat the meat and partially cover, stirring occasionally. You may add 2 teaspoons sugar (8 g) and 1 teaspoon salt (4 g) about half-way through to "make it tender".
- When the vegetables are added depends on how long they will take to cook. Add the diced potatoes, diced carrots, 1/2 chopped large onion, some fresh coriander and finish cooking.
- The meat shrinks a lot cooked this way, but the flavor is intensified and the sauce stays thick. It should coat the meat almost like a glaze. Cook on lower heat if you like, but the result will be more of a broth.
- At the end, add some more chopped onion and stir in the yogurt plus more fresh coriander to garnish.
- Serve with chutney, rice and tortillas or chapatis if available. The proper way to eat this is to tear off a piece of tortilla or chapti and scoop some curry up with it. It's finger lickin' good!
CURRY FIJI
This is a meal in one dish and very tasty. It is great to cook this in advance and just reheat. It is a "stick to your ribs" kind of meal. I have said serves 4 but they are large servings, if this is a side dish it will serve 8
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dice potatoes and immediately immerse in cold water.
- Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large skillet and saute the onions and mushrooms until golden.
- Drain potatoes well.
- Add potatoes and green beans, mix and saute for apprx 15 minutes over medium heat.
- Add stock, curry paste& red kidney beans cook for 10 minutes.
- Add zucchini season to taste and cook 5 minutes.
- This dish is best prepared in advance, rest for a few hours or overnight and reheated this enhances the flavor, however it is not necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 73.8, Carbohydrate 98.4, Fiber 21.4, Sugar 9.5, Protein 22.8
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your curry the best flavor. If possible, try to use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make curry. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find your perfect combination.
- Use a variety of spices: Curry is all about the spices. Use a variety of spices to create a complex and flavorful dish.
- Cook the curry low and slow: Curry is a slow-cooked dish. Be patient and let the flavors develop over time.
- Serve with rice or roti: Curry is traditionally served with rice or roti. Choose a side dish that will complement the flavors of the curry.
Conclusion:
Curry is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious curry at home. So what are you waiting for? Start cooking!
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