Malaysian spicy peanut seafood curry

Name: Malaysian spicy peanut seafood curry
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 2 eschalots, chopped; 1 lemongrass stalk, white part only, chopped; 4 garlic cloves; 1⁄4 cup crunchy peanut butter; 2 tbsp kecap manis; 2 tbsp sambal oelek; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 400ml can coconut milk; 600g quality marinara mix (mixed fresh seafood and shellfish); steamed jasmine rice, to serve; baby mint and purple shiso leaves, to serve (optional)

Jessica Brook

September 2, 2021

Malaysian spicy peanut seafood curry. James Moffatt

easyTime:< 30 minsServes:4

A fast and easy to throw together seafood curry that feels a little bit luxurious with the inclusion of a quality marinara mix.

Ingredients

2 eschalots, chopped
1 lemongrass stalk, white part only, chopped
4 garlic cloves
1⁄4 cup crunchy peanut butter
2 tbsp kecap manis
2 tbsp sambal oelek
2 tbsp fish sauce
400ml can coconut milk
600g quality marinara mix (mixed fresh seafood and shellfish)
steamed jasmine rice, to serve
baby mint and purple shiso leaves, to serve (optional)

Method

Step 1
Pulse the eschalot, lemongrass and garlic in a small food processor to a fine paste.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat. Add the paste and cook for 3 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the peanut butter, kecap manis, sambal oelek, fish sauce, coconut milk and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4 minutes.
Step 3
Add the seafood and cook, turning occasionally, until the seafood is just cooked.
Step 4
Serve with rice and baby herbs, if using.