Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the islands with our Hawaiian shrimp or chicken curry recipes. Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of the Pacific, where tropical fruits, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk harmonize to create a symphony of flavors.
In this article, we present two delectable variations of this classic Hawaiian dish: one featuring succulent shrimp and the other showcasing tender chicken. Both recipes are easy to follow, requiring readily available ingredients and simple cooking techniques.
Our shrimp curry recipe stars plump, juicy shrimp bathed in a rich, flavorful sauce made from a blend of fragrant spices, coconut milk, and fresh pineapple. The sweetness of the pineapple perfectly complements the savory shrimp, while the creamy coconut milk adds a touch of richness and depth.
For those who prefer chicken, our chicken curry recipe offers a delightful twist. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a fragrant curry sauce infused with the delicate flavors of coconut milk, ginger, and garlic. The result is a succulent, flavorful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Whether you choose the shrimp or chicken curry, you're in for a treat. Both recipes are bursting with authentic Hawaiian flavors that will transport you to the shores of paradise. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.
JAPANESE CURRY WITH SHRIMP
Japanese curry is a staple in most home kitchens, with the average family eating it two to three times a week. The dish can be found on restaurant menus, sold in train cars and especially served in school cafeterias. Traditional Japanese curry often makes chicken, carrots and potato the star of the show. This fresh take highlights juicy shrimp with a velvety, tomato-centric base but still relies on the unique blend of spices for that warm umami-rich flavor. Japanese curry is always served with fukujinzuke, a tasty pickled condiment that's quick to make.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 52
Steps:
- For the curry brick: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. When the butter is nearly melted, turn the heat to low. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste turns light brown, about 3 minutes, being careful not to let it burn.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the curry powder. Pour the mixture into a heat-safe mold of your choosing, such as a mini loaf pan or cupcake cup. Use immediately in paste form or smooth the top and place in the freezer to set (at least 20 minutes). Unmold; you can use the brick immediately or refrigerate or freeze it (see Cook's Note).
- For the fukujinzuke: Combine the dried chile, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sake and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, add the daikon, beets, carrot, mushrooms, eggplant and ginger and bring back up to a simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat. Let stand for 2 minutes, then strain the vegetables through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, reserving the liquid. Fold in the cucumber.
- Return the liquid to the saucepan and bring it to a simmer again over medium heat. Remove from heat and let cool. Enjoy right away or transfer the pickled vegetables to a glass jar with a lid and pour the liquid over the vegetables. Stir with a spoon. Allow to cool to room temperature then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. The flavor is best if refrigerated a day or two, but it can also be eaten right away.
- For the curry: Shell and devein the shrimp. Rinse and drain the shells and set aside. Make a dashi (broth) by heating 1 tablespoon of oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the shrimp shells, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 tablespoon minced garlic and the bay leaf. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes, being careful not to brown the mixture. Add the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until reduced by almost half (you want about 4 1/2 cups strained dashi), 20 to 30 minutes.
- Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the solids. You will have about 4 1/2 cups of dashi. This can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.
- To make the curry, pour the remaining 2 tablespoons oil into a large saucepan or 3 1/2-quart Dutch oven and heat over medium heat. Add the minced yellow onion, tomatoes, remaining 2 tablespoons ginger and remaining 2 tablespoons garlic. Cook until softened and lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add 4 cups of the shrimp dashi and simmer 10 minutes. Add the soy sauce and sake and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until the liquid is reduced by a third, about 20 minutes.
- Add the curry brick to the pot, reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. The sauce should now have a velvety, thick but pourable consistency. If the sauce is too thick, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup dashi or water.
- Add the deveined, deshelled shrimp and mushrooms to the sauce. Stir to coat and simmer until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chile if using. Season with vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Add the honey if you want the curry to be sweeter.
- Remove from the heat and serve over fresh-cooked rice or udon noodles and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve with a mound of fukujinzuke on the side.
- Wrap the cinnamon and allspice berries in a kitchen towel, then use a meat mallet to break into smaller pieces. Toast the whole spices by combining the cinnamon pieces, allspice berries pieces, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, peppercorns, fenugreek seeds, cloves, cardamom and bay leaf in a medium skillet over low heat. Cook until fragrant and the mustard seeds just begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Stir often and be careful not to burn the spices. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Place the toasted cooled spices, kombu and shiitake mushroom in a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Shake and tap the grinder a couple of times to ensure all spices are ground. Sift through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Add the ground ginger, turmeric, paprika and cayenne and combine with a fork or a small whisk. Store the curry powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
HAWAIIAN CHICKEN CURRY
With a delightful combination of ingredients, this tasty Hawaiian Chicken Curry dish is sure to please everyone and become your family's favorites!
Provided by Francine Lizotte
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. In a saucepan over medium, heat olive oil. Add onion and red pepper and cook until soft. Add sesame and coconut oil; add chicken. Cook chicken half thru and then add garlic and ginger. When chicken is no longer pink, add chutney and stir for a couple minutes.
- 2. Add pineapple and coconut milk; cook for 2 minutes. Add curry and black pepper; cook for 5 minutes. Thicken sauce with cornstarch; stir well. Serve chicken curry over Rice-A-Roni Butter & HerbĀ® rice and sprinkle with coconut flakes
- 3. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyEapTu1184
HAWAIIAN SHRIMP OR CHICKEN CURRY
Here is a dish that I usually make by request. My grand daughter loves shrimp curry and will try to pick out all the shrimp. Hey Ryssie! "Any shrimp left for me?"
Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto
Categories Seafood
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Put butter, onion, garlic and ginger into a 2-quart casserole dish. Cover, but stir occasionally, cook until onions are transparent.
- 2. Stir in curry powder, flour and salt. Slowly add coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring constantly, till sauce thickens.
- 3. Add shrimp or chicken, cover. Stirring occassionally
- 4. Serve in soup bowls, hot and over rice. Makes 6 servings.
- 5. NOTE: If you like, you can add carrots, potatoes and cabbage, cook till tender.
HAWAIIAN CHICKEN CURRY
With a delightful combination of ingredients, this tasty dish is sure to please everyone and become your family's favorites! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyEapTu1184
Provided by CLUBFOODY
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium, heat olive oil. Add onion and red pepper and cook until soft. Add sesame and coconut oil; add chicken. Cook chicken half thru and then add garlic and ginger. When chicken is no longer pink, add chutney and stir for a couple minutes.
- Add pineapple and coconut milk; cook for 2 minutes. Add curry and black pepper; cook for 5 minutes. Thicken sauce with cornstarch; stir well. Serve chicken curry over Rice-A-Roni Butter & HerbĀ® rice and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.3, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 27.6, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 66.5, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 9.2, Protein 18.5
HAWAIIAN CHICKEN CURRY
With a delightful combination of ingredients, this tasty dish is sure to please everyone and become your family's favorites! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyEapTu1184
Provided by CLUBFOODY
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium, heat olive oil. Add onion and red pepper and cook until soft. Add sesame and coconut oil; add chicken. Cook chicken half thru and then add garlic and ginger. When chicken is no longer pink, add chutney and stir for a couple minutes.
- Add pineapple and coconut milk; cook for 2 minutes. Add curry and black pepper; cook for 5 minutes. Thicken sauce with cornstarch; stir well. Serve chicken curry over rice and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
QUICK CHICKEN AND SHRIMP CURRY (MAKE-AHEAD OPTION)
This easy shrimp-and-chicken entree is coated in a silky coconut-milk sauce. Buy the cooked chicken at the supermarket deli or roast your own. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Curries
Time 28m
Yield 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and curry paste. Stir frequently until onions soften, 5 minutes. Meanwhile, place shrimp in a sieve. Rinse under cold running water until any ice crystals melt. Once onions are softened, stir in coconut milk and honey. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, remove and discard skin from chicken, then pull off meat and tear or cut into bite-size chunks. Slice peppers into thick pieces. Coarsely chop cilantro. Stir shrimp, chicken, peppers and peas into coconut-milk mixture.
- Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are hot, 3 to 5 minutes. If using uncooked shrimp, cook until pink, about 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in coriander. Slice lime into wedges and serve alongside curry. Great with jasmine rice.
- Make Ahead:.
- Prepare recipe to end of step 1. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 month. Defrost then bring to a simmer. Continue with recipe as written.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.8, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 58.8, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6.5, Protein 3.4
Tips:
- Prep Ahead: Save time by chopping vegetables and marinating the protein beforehand.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the more flavorful the curry will be.
- Don't Overcook the Protein: Overcooked protein will become tough and chewy.
- Adjust the Heat Level: Add more or less curry powder or chili peppers to suit your taste.
- Serve with Rice or Noodles: Curry is traditionally served with rice or noodles, but it can also be enjoyed with flatbread or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Hawaiian shrimp or chicken curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its creamy coconut milk sauce, tender protein, and flavorful spices, this curry is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you choose to make it with shrimp or chicken, this curry is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Hawaii.
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