Pacri Nanas: Malay Pineapple Curry (Vegan)

Method13 steps · about 1 hr

1. 1

   Step 1: Cut the pineapple (1) in 1 cm circles, then cut it again in quarters, set aside.

   Uses 1 medium pineapple, peel and remove the eyes

2. 2

   Step 2: Thinly slice 4 shallots and 2 garlic cloves, set aside.

   Uses 4 shallots to slice · 2 garlic cloves to slice

3. 3

   Step 3: Slice 2 big red chillies and the green chillies (2), set aside.

   Uses 2 red chillies to slice · 2 big green chillies

4. 4

   Step 4: Grind the 5 shallots,2 garlic cloves,3 red chillies, cumin (0.5 tsp), aniseed (0.5 tsp) and turmeric (3 cm) into a fine paste, adding the bird’s-eye chillies (3) if using.

   Uses 5 shallots for paste · 2 garlic cloves for paste · 3 red chillies for paste · 3 Bird’s eye chillies (optional) · 0.5 tsp cumin · 0.5 tsp aniseed · 3 cm turmeric, peeled, chopped

5. 5

   Step 5: Heat the oil (3 tbsp) in a cooking pan over medium heat.

   Uses 3 tbsp cooking oil

6. 6

   Step 6: Sautee the sliced shallots for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

   Sauté sliced shallots · 2 minUses heated cooking oil · the prepared 4 sliced shallots

7. 7

   Step 7: Add sliced garlic, cinnamon (5 cm), star anise (2), cloves (4) and cardamom (3). Fry for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

   Fry garlic and whole curry spices · 2 minUses fried sliced shallots · the prepared 2 sliced garlic cloves · 5 cm cinnamon · 2 star anises · 4 whole cloves · 3 cardamoms

8. 8

   Step 8: Add the spice paste, fry for about 3 minutes until fragrant.

   Fry pineapple curry paste · 3 minUses fried shallots garlic and whole spices · pineapple-curry spice paste

9. 9

   Step 9: Add 500 ml thin coconut milk and stir well. If making the source alternative instead, combine 400 ml water with 100 ml instant coconut milk and add that mixture in place of the 500 ml thin milk.

   Uses fried curry aromatics · 500 ml thin coconut milk, OR the water-and-instant-milk alternative · 400 ml water, only if replacing 500 ml thin coconut milk · 100 ml instant coconut milk, only with 400 ml water instead of 500 ml thin milk

10. 10

    Step 10: Add the pineapple, salt (to taste) and sugar (1 tsp).

    Uses coconut curry base · prepared pineapple pieces · Salt to taste · 1 tsp sugar

11. 11

    Step 11: Bring all the ingredients to boil, then reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer the pineapple for about 15 minutes.

    Simmer pineapple · 15 minUses pineapple in seasoned coconut curry

12. 12

    Step 12: Add the sliced green and red chillies, cook for another 5 minutes.

    Cook chillies · 5 minUses simmered pineapple curry · sliced green and red chillies

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    Step 13: Turn off the heat and transfer the dish to a serving bowl.

    Uses finished pineapple curry