Indonesian Pork And Pumpkin Curry Recipes

INDONESIAN PORK

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small saucepan; stir in butter and broth. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. Cool. , Pour the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread the pork cubes onto four small metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 12-14 minutes, turning occasionally, or until juices run clear.

INDONESIAN-STYLE PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Combine coating ingredients in a bowl; mix until smooth. rub coating over all exposed surfaces of the roast; let stand for 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 325°. Place roast in greased baking dish; roast until thermometer reads 140°, about 75 minutes. (Temperature of roast will continue to rise another 5-10° upon standing.), To make sauce, combine all ingredients except peanuts in saucepan; bring to a boil. Let cool; add peanuts. Set aside. Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Serve roast with sauce. Freeze Option: Freeze cooled meat with some of the juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat though in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

EASY INDIAN-STYLE PUMPKIN CURRY

Steps:

• Put pumpkin into a large pot. Pour 2 cups water over the pumpkin so the cubes are floating. Season pumpkin and water with turmeric and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the pumpkin is tender yet firm enough to retain shape, about 15 minutes.
• Grind 1/2 cup coconut, 3 red chile peppers, green chile pepper, 2 tablespoons water, and cumin seeds in a food processor until you have a paste; stir into the pumpkin mixture and bring again to a boil. Cook until the liquid has thickened and coats the pumpkin cubes, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour the curry into a large serving bowl.
• Heat 2 teaspoons coconut oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 2 dried red chile peppers, mustard seeds, and black lentils in hot oil until they sputter, 2 to 3 minutes; pour over curry.
• Heat remaining teaspoon coconut oil in the skillet. Fry 1 tablespoon coconut in the hot oil until completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour atop the curry. Garnish dish with curry leaves.

THAI PORK AND PUMPKIN CURRY

Steps:

• Cut pork into bite-size pieces.
• Peel pumpkin and cut into bite-size pieces.
• Detach basil leaves from stem. Slice chilies.
• Pour the thick creamy top half of the coconut milk into a large pot, bring to boil on medium heat, and stir in the curry paste. Fry, stirring constantly, until aromatic, darker in color, and oily on the surface.
• Add diced pork, lemongrass, and lime leaves, and stir as the pork begins cooking, adding coconut milk a couple of tablespoons at a time.
• Add pumpkin with the remaining coconut milk, season with fish sauce and sugar.
• Simmer, checking regularly, until pumpkin is cooked but not mushy.
• Stir in basil leaves, chilies, and lime juice and remove from heat.
• Serve with steamed rice, garnished with basil.
• Tips: For a less creamy sauce, add some water and adjust seasonings. For a vegetarian dish, use green beans instead of pork.

INDONESIAN PORK SATAY

Steps:

• In a food processor, process garlic, green onions, ginger, peanuts, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, coriander, and red pepper flakes. Puree until almost smooth. Pour in broth and butter, and mix again.
• Place pork cubes in a large resealable plastic bag, and pour mixture over meat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat grill for medium heat. Remove pork cubes from bag, and thread onto skewers. In a small saucepan, boil the marinade for 5 minutes. Reserve a small amount of the marinade for basting, and set the remainder aside to serve as a dipping sauce.
• Lightly oil preheated grill. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, or until well browned, turning and brushing frequently with cooked marinade. Serve with dipping sauce.