Malaysian spicy peanut seafood curry.
Malaysian spicy peanut seafood curry.James Moffatt

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

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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

  1. Step1

    Pulse the eschalot,lemongrass and garlic in a small food processor to a fine paste. 

  2. Step2

    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. 

  3. Step3

    Add the seafood and cook,turning occasionally,until the seafood is just cooked. 

  4. Step4

    Serve with rice and baby herbs,if using.

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