Chilled Calamari in a Yoghurt Curry Cream Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
Description:
The coastal waters of South Africa boast a plethora of seafood delicacies, from kingklip and snoek to calamari and crayfish. While this recipe may not be steeped in tradition, it promises a delightful fusion of flavors that’s perfect for a dinner party.
Recipe Details:
🍽 Recipe Category: Squid
🔎 Keywords: No Shellfish, South African, African, < 30 Minutes, Stove Top, Easy
👨🍳 Servings: Not specified
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Curry powder |
| 1 | Dry white wine |
| 1 | Water |
| 1 | Plain yogurt |
| 1 | Celery |
| 1 | Olive oil |
| 1 | Garlic |
| 4 | Sea salt |
| 3 | Mustard seeds |
| 2 | Black pepper |
| 2-4 | Lemon leaves |
| – | Spring onions |
| 1 | Cucumber |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 522.5
- Fat Content: 18.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 817.3mg
- Sodium Content: 213.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.1g
- Fiber Content: 1.2g
- Sugar Content: 4.7g
- Protein Content: 56.5g
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine the dry white wine, boiling water, dill, chopped celery, minced garlic, mustard seeds, and lemon leaves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, leaving it uncovered.
- Add the cleaned calamari and cucumber crescents to the pot.
- Cook for 2 minutes, then promptly remove from heat and strain. Remember, calamari requires minimal cooking time.
- Meanwhile, in a non-stick pan, toast the curry powder and chili flakes for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the plain yogurt, toasted curry powder, chili flakes, cream, and olive oil.
- Toss the cooked calamari and cucumber with the yogurt curry mixture until well coated.
- Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- To serve, arrange the chilled calamari on a platter and garnish with curled spring onions.
Enjoy the vibrant flavors and refreshing texture of this chilled calamari dish, a delightful departure from traditional seafood fare that’s sure to impress your guests at any gathering!