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Goan Shrimp in Roasted-Coconut Sauce

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Goan Shrimp in Roasted-Coconut Sauce

Goan Shrimp in Roasted-Coconut Sauce

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Equipment

  • Chef's Knife - For peeling and deveining shrimp efficiently, ensuring clean cuts on vegetables like garlic and ginger used in the sauce.

  • Cutting Board - Essential for safely preparing ingredits without damaging kitchen surfaces.

  • Skillet (Non-stick) - Ideal for sautéing shrimp, bell peppers, and onions as per the recipe steps.

  • Roasting Pan with Rack - Perfect for evenly roasting coconut to achieve that caramelized texture recommended in the dish.

  • Spice Grinder (Mortar & Pestle) - For grinding spices, if you prefer a freshly ground blend as suggested by some variations of Goan cuisine recipes.

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons - To accurately measure ingredients such as coconut milk or spice quantities for the sauce.

  • Blender (Handhulled) - For creating a smooth sauce by blending roasted coconut, garlic, ginger, and other ingredients mentioned in the recipe steps.

  • Digital Thermometer - Useful for checking that shrimp are cooked to perfection without overcooking them.

  • Food Processor (with Slicing Blade) - Can be used to quickly chop vegetables like onions and bell peppers as required in the recipe.

  • Glass Jar with Seal (250ml-500ml capacity) - For marinating shrimp before cooking, or for storing leftovers of the prepared dish securely.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 1 (1-inch) piece cinnamon stick, broken into pieces

  • 4 whole cloves

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened dried grated coconut

  • 1 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes

  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger (use a Microplane)

  • 2 (4-inch) fresh hot green chiles, cut lengthwise into thin shreds, plus seeds

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Instructions

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Instruction 1

Toast coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves in a small heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet, until fragrant and darker (do not burn), 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in coconut, red-pepper flakes, and turmeric and cook, stirring, until coconut is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely, then pulse in grinder until finely ground.
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Instruction 2

Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté onion until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, chiles, tamarind, and spice mixture and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add tomato and cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Instruction 3

Toss shrimp with sea salt, then add to sauce and cook, stirring, until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and season with sea salt.
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