In the Kitchen: Waldorf Maldives’ Maldivian Curry

by Zoe Bowker

We’re celebrating the iconic Waldorf Astoria opening a brand new luxury property in the Maldives by sharing the recipe for one of their signature dishes – their Maldivian curry!

If you’ve visited the Maldives then, like us, you’re probably a fan of the richly flavourful and spicy local dish. Here’s how the residents make it…

Check out the new Waldorf Astoria Maldives here…

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Waldorf Astoria's Maldivian Curry

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Serves: 2 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

Curry Paste:
250g Red onion
100g Garlic
30g Curry leaves
10g Ginger
2 Pandan leaves
3 whole coconuts grated
15g Cumin seed
10g Coriander seed
1g Chili padi
10g Dry chili
10g Turmeric powder
5g Fennel seed
5g Black peppercorn

Curry Ingredients:
450g Reef Fish
180g Onion
20g Garlic
5g Curry Leaves
50g Maldivian Curry Paste
150ml Coconut milk
5g Hot Chilli
30ml Vegetable Oil
350g Rice
10g Chilli Powder
5g Black Pepper

Instructions

Combine all curry paste ingredients in a food processor or use a mortar and pestle to grind to a paste texture.

Heat the oil and add chopped onion, chopped garlic, curry leaves and chili, sauté until the onion is transparent.

Add the Maldivian curry paste, chili powder, black pepper and salt, whilst stirring.

Add the coconut milk (we recommend coconut milk without additives, such as Earth's Finest) and fish, and toss until fish pieces are well cooked.

Serve with chapatti/naan bread, white rice and papadams.

Read our Waldorf Astoria reviews here…

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