Kari Koko Zourit (Seychellois octopus curry)
Seychellois Creole octopus curry with coconut milk, cinnamon, and spices. Makes 4 servings; serve hot, on its own or with rice.
Kari Koko Zourit pairs tender octopus with a creamy, spiced coconut milk sauce. The recipe makes 4 servings and takes about 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook; the octopus may take more or less time depending on its size.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Molluscs
Octopus
Ingredients without verified allergen data 14
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Vegetable oil, Cinnamon stick, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Curry leaves, Roasted curry powder, Turmeric, Paprika, Green chili pepper, Coconut milk, Water, Lime juice, Fresh chopped cilantro.
Method
- 01
Cook the octopus
Put the octopus in a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, checking it with a fork. Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces if you have not already done so.
Ready to continue when: A fork slides easily into the octopus.
40 min - 02
Sauté the aromatics
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft and golden. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and curry leaves; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, without letting them burn.
Ready to continue when: The onion is soft and golden, and the garlic and ginger smell fragrant but are not burnt.
3 min - 03
Toast the spices
Add the roasted curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon sticks, and paprika. Stir to coat the aromatics. Add the green chili and cook for another minute.
Ready to continue when: The spices coat the aromatics and smell fragrant without burning.
1 min - 04
Simmer the curry
Add the cooked octopus and stir to coat it with the spices. Pour in the coconut milk and water, mix, and bring to a gentle simmer. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Ready to continue when: The sauce is gently bubbling and has thickened slightly; the octopus remains tender.
25 min - 05
Finish and serve
Add the lime juice and stir. Taste the sauce and, if you like, let it simmer gently for another 5 minutes. Serve hot, finished with chopped fresh cilantro.
Ready to continue when: The lime juice is mixed in and the curry is served hot with chopped cilantro.
5 min
Ingredients
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