Ecrevisses au Curry (Crayfish Curry) is a traditional Ivorian (from Côte d'Ivoire) recipe for a classic curry of crayfish, mango and coconut in a tomato and coconut milk base flavoured with curry powder. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ivorian version of: Crayfish Curry (Ecrevisses au Curry).
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Ingredients:
1kg crayfish, washed
1 mango (a little under-ripe), peeled and cubed
25g grated coconut
4 tomatoes, diced
50g butter
2 tbsp curry powder
200ml coconut milk
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Method:
Melt the butter in a pan, add the crayfish and cook until pink. Season with salt and black pepper then scatter over the curry powder and stir to combine. Add the tomatoes, grated coconut and coconut milk.
Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, for 10 minutes. Serve hot on a bed of rice.