Name: Kari Kapitan - Downloadable Recipe
Brand: The Spicery Ltd
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Kari Kapitan - Downloadable Recipe

Kari Kapitan is a Malay curry with a rich sauce made with ground nuts and coconut milk and flavoured with dried and fresh spices.

To make this recipe, you'll need:

HALDI BLEND: 4 tsp

METHI BLEND: 1 tsp

MIRCHI BLEND: 1 tsp

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Kari Kapitan is a Malay curry thought to be named after a dish cooked for European traders (Captain's Curry). The sauce has a rich base of ground nuts and coconut milk, flavoured with dried spices, which is lifted by the addition of fresh lemongrass (and lime leaves if you have them) to create a wonderfully fragrant and delicious dish.

Curry Legend Club Recipe

Page number: Club Recipe

Effort: Medium effort

Serves: 4

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 1 hour 20 mins

Origin: Malaysian

4 chicken legs or a mix of thighs and drumsticks - cut through to the bone in a few places, or use a mix of firm tofu and aubergine for a veg version - cut into large pieces
300g potatoes (any type) - peeled and cut into large bite-size pieces
1 onion - roughly chopped
2 cloves of garlic - roughly chopped
Fresh ginger - roughly chopped to make 2 tbsp
2 lemongrass stalks - bashed with a rolling pin then cut into 3cm lengths
1 lime
1 tbsp tomato puree
30g peanuts, macadamia or cashew nuts (roasted and salted are fine)
1 tbsp fish or soy sauce (any type)
200ml coconut milk (full fat is best)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp vinegar (rice, white wine or cider vinegar is best)

HALDI BLEND: 4 tsp

METHI BLEND: 1 tsp

MIRCHI BLEND: 1 tsp

Cucumber kerabu, red chilli sambal and coconut rice from Curry Legend World Tour

diced chicken or meat-free chicken style pieces

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This is an amazing curry. The chicken was falling off the bone, and the sauce was rich and savoury with a nutty vibe. I served it with coconut rice from Curry Legend World Tour, page 166. The rice pairs perfectly, and as each recipe uses half a tin of coconut milk, it works well on both practical and flavour levels too.

On a dull uninspiring Monday morning, an email dropped into my inbox. Those good folk at The Spicery were sharing a new recipe. At first glance I realised I had all of the ingredients to hand. So we had Kari Kapitan for tea and it was KNOCK OUT! I made plain rice to have with it and I'm already planning to make it again next week when we have guests for supper. It really was that good.

Wow! This has jumped to the top of list of go-to recipes! All my favourite flavours in there: peanuts, lime, coconut, lemongrass and the very best Curry Legend spices. Made with Tempeh & Jackfruit. Made a nice orangey-themed plate when paired with Dhal. Outstanding recipe!!