It sounds so wonderful to be thought of as the first South African Master Chef. Ben introduced me as a possible contender for the South African production when I cooked with Jonathan Daddia. For those of you who have watched or are watching, Jonathan is a contender for Master Chef Australia season 2. I love the idea of competing but it could never be a reality. I cannot imagine living in a house with 23 other people. Just living with Dave is enough. And then actually sharing a room and sleeping in a single bed in a dorm style room. Oh, and did I mention sharing a bathroom with strangers? Can you imagine how my OCD personality when it comes to cleanliness could be freaked out by a stray hair, or sock! I am a neat freak in the kitchen and my cupboards and fridge are super organized. I am even tempted to sort my friends fridges out for them when I visit. I do not like mess! I would miss my routine, my dogs and most of all, I would miss my husband! I do not like to share some things, but the one thing I do share is recipe ideas. The first time I came across poppy seeds in a dish I liked, was at Pomegranate and I have shared the idea of using poppy seeds in my crayfish curry.
Crayfish Curry With Poppy Seeds
Ingredients
- 15 mls coconut oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 2.5 cm piece root ginger chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 chilli deseeded and chopped
- 15 mls canola oil
- 5 mls cardamom pods
- 5 mls coriander seeds
- 5 mls whole cloves
- 5 mls cumin seeds
- 5 mls ground turmeric
- 125 g rosa tomatoes halved
- 1 tin coconut cream
- 2 crayfish tails cut into chunks
- salt for seasoning
- 5 mls poppy seeds
- Small handful of fresh coriander chopped
Method
- heat the coconut oil in a large frying pan and add the onion
- sauté until soft and then add the ginger, garlic and chilli
- add the canola oil to ensure the onions do not colour
- in a pestle and mortar, blend the cardamom, coriander, cloves, cumin and turmeric
- add to the onions and as soon as you can smell the spices, add the tomatoes
- when the tomatoes start cooking add the coconut cream
- allow the coconut cream to come to a gentle boil
- add the crayfish and adjust the seasoning
- add the poppy seeds
- as soon as the crayfish is cooked, mix through the coriander
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Tandy
It would definately not be easy – being away from home for like 4 months! Who knows! I am drooling over this recipe though …….. I could go OCD over this … have a great dayx xxx jan
Thanks Jan – 4 months is a long time to be away from my own bed xxx
The recipe looks very interesting.
I would never be able to deal with the living with so many people in such a stressful situation thing.
I don’t know if the people on those type of shows in your country act like half drunk monkey fools, but they people on American reality/game shows do.
I think the chef reality shows around the world don’t seem to have idjits in them but even 23 sober people would not make me want to do this!
I’m a bit put off by all things reality tv but not by crawfish curry. These are flavors that I adore.
Thanks for the visit Tammy 🙂 I am addicted to reality tv – but only to watch 🙂
I agree, Tandy – I would also never be able to share a house with so many strangers! The crayfish curry sounds excellent!
Glad I am not the only one!
Yay, I am not the only person with cleanliness OCD issues! Cheers to you and I.
What a great idea adding poppy seeds to your wonderfully decadent curry.
🙂 Mandy
I cannot work in a kitchen that is not clean and organized 🙂
Your curry sounds wonderful. Even if it doessn’t materialize it would be quite flattering to be considered for a spot. have a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary
it was flattering indeed 🙂 Have a lovely day Mary 🙂
The curry sounds wonderful – sharing a house with 23 other potential Master Chefs sounds like hell! Stick to your own kitchen and keep sharing the lovely recipes 🙂
will do!
I am not sure why I need to type my name and email each time I want to post a comment whereas on Cin’s page my details remain there :-(. Anyways, it would have been more viable if you where the judge or one of the panelists rather than a contestant that will be expected to produce a classy meal on such a short time given.
I also try and organise my sister’s fridge and cupboards because I just cannot stand the mess, hehe!
I am not sure why either 🙁 your comments come through as approved! I would love to be a judge 🙂 I have not tried to do my sister’s fridge yet!
Oh my, crayfish curry eh? Yes please. Damn, my dinner tonight is not looking particularly interesting anymore…