Indonesian Pork And Pumpkin Curry Recipe

Name: Indonesian Pork And Pumpkin Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 lbs pork, diced into 2cm/1in squares; 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly; 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed; 2 1/2 cm/ 1in piece gingerroot, peeled and finely grated; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 1 stick fresh lemongrass, sliced thinly; 6 tablespoons Thai red curry paste or 6 tablespoons green curry paste; 1 cup creamed coconut; 350 g/ 12oz pumpkin, peeled and cut into 2 . 5cm/1in cubes; 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, coarsely shredded; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, coarsely shredded; 300 g/ 10oz fresh spinach leaves, picked and washed; 1 tablespoon lime juice; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs pork, diced into 2cm/1in squares
1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
2 1/2 cm/ 1in piece gingerroot, peeled and finely grated
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 stick fresh lemongrass, sliced thinly
6 tablespoons Thai red curry paste or 6 tablespoons green curry paste
1 cup creamed coconut
350 g/ 12oz pumpkin, peeled and cut into 2 . 5cm/1in cubes
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, coarsely shredded
1 tablespoon fresh basil, coarsely shredded
300 g/ 10oz fresh spinach leaves, picked and washed
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat wok or heavy frying pan until very hot.
2
Add oil to hot pan, and swirl to coat pan and heat oil.
3
Brown the pork in hot oil, remove and keep warm.
4
Add onion and garlic to oil, reduce heat to low, and cook until soft.
5
Add pumpkin, ginger, fennel seeds, and lemon grass. Continue cooking for five minutes.
6
Add curry paste, stir and cook until fragrant.
7
Add pork and coconut milk to pan, bring to a boil, and simmer 10 minutes or until pork is cooked through.
8
Stir in spinach, herbs, salt, pepper and lime juice.
9
Serve with steamed rice.

2482

kcal

Calories

Fat

327

Carbs

276

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 1/2 lbs pork, diced into 2cm/1in squares, 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly, 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed, and more.

Yes, Indonesian Pork And Pumpkin Curry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Indonesian Pork And Pumpkin Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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