Hi everyone, I ran out of time to produce this recipe so here's a draft of it in the meantime which I've not yet checked properly. I'll edit and supply the final version when I get a minute.
PAJERI NENAS
SERVES 4
TOTAL TIME: ~40–45 MINS
INGREDIENTS
- 1 small pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks
Blend or mix into a paste:
- 1 onion (or equivalent dried onion)
- 3 - 4 cloves garlic (or garlic granules)
- 3 - 4 cm ginger (or ginger powder)
- 2 - 3 TBSP curry powder
- Water, as needed
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 1 - 2 star anise
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 - 2 TBSP dried shrimp
- 200 ml coconut cream
- 1 - 2 TBSP toasted shredded coconut (in place of kerisik)
- 2 TBSP sugar
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, for cooking
METHOD
Heat oil in a pan and add the blended paste. Cook over medium heat until most of the moisture evaporates, then add a bit more oil and continue frying until the oil separates.
Add the cinnamon, star anise and curry leaves and fry briefly until fragrant, then add the dried shrimp and stir through.
Add the pineapple pieces and mix well, followed by a splash of water if needed to get things moving.
Pour in the coconut cream and bring to a simmer, then add the toasted coconut, sugar and salt. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning as it cooks.
Continue simmering until the pineapple is slightly softened and the gravy thickens to a curry-like consistency, then remove from heat and serve.
If you want the next iteration, I can tighten the phrasing further so it maps even more closely to the rhythm of your ayam masak merah write-up.