Mozambique | Main dish

Caril de Camarao

Mozambican prawn curry simmered in coconut milk with tomatoes and warm spices — a coastal treasure.

Country
Mozambique
Region
East Africa
Time
50 min
Serves
4
Level
easy
Recipe overview

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Caril de Camarao reflects Mozambique's position at the crossroads of African, Portuguese, and Indian Ocean culinary traditions. The warm waters of the Mozambique Channel yield some of the world's finest prawns, and local cooks honor them with this lightly spiced coconut curry that lets the sweetness of the seafood shine through.

What the dish tastes like

Mozambican prawn curry simmered in coconut milk with tomatoes and warm spices — a coastal treasure.

When to cook it

Best for everyday meals, with a easy cooking level and about 50 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

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Servings: 4

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Saute Aromatics
Heat olive oil in a wide pan. Saute onion, garlic, and ginger until soft and fragrant.
Saute 08:00
2
Build Sauce
Add curry powder, turmeric, and chili. Stir for 30 seconds. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down into a sauce.
Toast the spices briefly before adding tomatoes to deepen their flavor.
Cook tomatoes 10:00
3
Add Coconut Milk
Pour in coconut milk and stir well. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
Simmer 05:00
4
Cook Prawns
Add prawns to the sauce in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and curled. Do not overcook.
Prawns cook quickly — remove from heat as soon as they turn pink to keep them tender.
Cook prawns 06:00
5
Serve
Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve over steamed rice or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
This curry is best served immediately — prawns toughen if left sitting in hot sauce.

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