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Curried Shrimp with Coconut Ginger Rice (recipes)


Curried Shrimp with Coconut Ginger Rice

Yield: Makes 4 servings



Ingredients:



Coconut Ginger Rice (recipe follows)

1tablespoon vegetable oil

1pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

3cloves garlic, minced

1cup finely chopped fresh pineapple or 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained

2tablespoons packed brown sugar

1tablespoon fish sauce

2teaspoons curry powder

1/4teaspoon red pepper flakes

3green onions, thinly sliced

Chives for garnish

1/4cup toasted coconut

1/4cup chopped roasted peanuts, salted or unsalted

1/4cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4cup diced red bell pepper









Preparation:





1.Prepare Coconut Ginger Rice.2.Meanwhile, heat wok or large skillet over high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat surface. Add shrimp and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes, until all shrimp turn pink and opaque. Transfer to bowl with slotted spoon.3.Add pineapple, brown sugar, fish sauce, curry powder and red pepper flakes to wok; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium; cook 2 minutes.4.Stir in shrimp mixture and green onions; cook 1 minute or until shrimp are heated through.5.Mound Coconut Ginger Rice on serving platter. Pour shrimp and sauce over rice; garnish, if desired. Serve toasted coconut, peanuts, cilantro and red bell pepper in small bowls to sprinkle on individual servings.







Coconut Ginger Rice

Yield: Makes about 6 cups



Ingredients:



3cups water

2cups long-grain white rice

1cup unsweetened coconut milk

2tablespoons sugar

2teaspoons grated fresh ginger









Preparation:





1.Bring water, rice, coconut milk, sugar and ginger to a boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff rice with fork.