Pineapple Curry with  Mussels and Prawns

The delicate sweet and sour flavor of this curry comes from the pineapple, although it seems to be contradicting flavor but it really taste good. Use the freshest shellfish that you can find.

Ingredients

  • Coconut milk - 600ml
  • Fish sauce - 30ml/K2 tablespoons
  • Red curry paste - 30ml/2 table spoon
  • King size Prawns (Shrimps), shelled - 230 grams/8 oz
  • Sugar -1 tablespoon
  • mussels (cleaned and remove beard) - 450 grams/1 lb
  • Fresh pineapple (chopped finely) - 170 grams/6 oz
  • Kaffir lime leaves, torn
  • Red chili (chopped) - 2 pieces
  • coriander leaves- to garnish

Method

  • Add half of the coconut milk into a big saucepan, bring to boil, constant stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Add red curry paste stir until fragrant.
  • Add fish sauce and sugar and cook for 2 minutes with low heat.
  • Add balance of coconut milk, prawns, mussels, pineapple and kaffir lime leave then stir to mix well.
  • Bring to boil for 3 minutes until prawns is cook and mussels all open up.
  • Garnish with chopped red chili and coriander leaves
  • serves 5

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