Colombo

About This Recipe

Colombo is a vibrant, fragrant curry featuring a distinctive blend of spices, vegetables, and protein. It's a hallmark of Saint-Martinoise cuisine with French Caribbean influences.

Ingredients

Serves 6

• 1.5 lbschicken or pork, cubed
• 2 tbspcolombo spice paste (turmeric, coriander, cumin)
• 2 mediumonions, chopped
• 3 cupscoconut milk
• 2 mediumpotatoes, cubed
• 1 cupgreen beans, cut

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown meat

   Heat oil in a large pot. Brown meat pieces on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. 2

   Build curry base

   Sauté onions until soft. Add colombo spice paste, cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Simmer

   Return meat to pot. Add coconut milk and potatoes. Simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.

4. 4

   Add vegetables

   Add green beans and cook for final 10 minutes. Taste and adjust spices.

5. 5

   Serve

   Ladle into bowls and serve with rice.

Variations

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  Use seafood like shrimp or fish

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  Add mango for sweet element

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  Include eggplant and other vegetables

Storage

Refrigerate up to 5 days; flavors improve over time

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