萨摩亚山药和菠菜咖喱佳肴
(Samoan Yam and Spinach Curry Delight)
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食材
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400 grams Samoan yam (kumala or purple yam)
(Peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
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200 grams 新鲜菠菜
(Washed and roughly chopped)
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400 ml 椰奶
(Full-fat canned coconut milk for richness)
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1 medium 洋葱
(切得很细)
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3 cloves 大蒜瓣
(剁碎的)
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1 inch 新鲜姜
(擦碎的)
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1 tsp 姜黄粉
(For color and earthiness)
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1 tsp 磨碎的香菜
(Adds aroma and flavor)
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0.5 tsp 辣椒 flakes
(Adjust to taste for heat)
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2 tbsp 植物油
(用于翻炒)
盐, to taste
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200 ml 水
(For simmering)
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4 pieces 青柠檬楔
(用于上菜)
(Peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
(Washed and roughly chopped)
(Full-fat canned coconut milk for richness)
(切得很细)
(剁碎的)
(擦碎的)
(For color and earthiness)
(Adds aroma and flavor)
(Adjust to taste for heat)
(用于翻炒)
(For simmering)
(用于上菜)
营养
- 份量: 4
- 每份大小: 1 碗 (300克)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 100 mg
- Iron: 2.3 mg
制作步骤
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1 - Prepare Ingredients:
Peel and cube the yams, wash and chop the spinach, mince garlic, grate ginger, chop onion.
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2 - Sauté Aromatics:
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
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3 - Add Spices:
Stir in turmeric, ground coriander, and optional chili flakes. Cook for one minute to release flavors.
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4 - Cook Yams:
Add the cubed yams and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until yams are tender, about 10 minutes.
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5 - Add Coconut Milk and Spinach:
Pour in the coconut milk, stir well and bring back to a gentle boil. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
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6 - Simmer and Season:
Simmer uncovered to desired consistency. Season with salt to taste.
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7 - Serve:
Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges for a citrusy twist.
Peel and cube the yams, wash and chop the spinach, mince garlic, grate ginger, chop onion.
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
Stir in turmeric, ground coriander, and optional chili flakes. Cook for one minute to release flavors.
Add the cubed yams and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until yams are tender, about 10 minutes.
Pour in the coconut milk, stir well and bring back to a gentle boil. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
Simmer uncovered to desired consistency. Season with salt to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges for a citrusy twist.
关于 萨摩亚山药和菠菜咖喱佳肴 :的更多信息
Samoan Yam and Spinach Curry
This traditional yet creatively modern dish celebrates staple ingredients central to Samoan cuisine — yam and coconut — enhanced with tender leafy greens and fragrant spices. The yam, a carbohydrate-rich root vegetable, provides a comforting and creamy texture that pairs beautifully with the silky coconut milk, while the spinach adds freshness and nutritional brightness.
Curry flavors in the Pacific Islands blend both indigenous traditions and influences from Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines, adapting spices gently to suit local tastes. Turmeric and coriander ground the dish with warm earthiness, while chili offers an optional gentle heat.
This recipe is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free, making it suitable for diverse dietary preferences. The use of freshly grated ginger and garlic infuses the dish with aromatic intensity without overpowering, ensuring the yam's mild sweetness shines.
Serve this curry with a wedge of lime to brighten each serving — tying mouthwatering coconut creaminess to a refreshing tartness. It's ideal comfort food on cooler days or a wholesome everyday meal that delivers soulful island warmth.
Tips:
- Substitute purple yam if Samoan yam is unavailable for a slightly nuttier flavor.
- Use homemade coconut milk for extra richness.
- To boost protein, add cooked chickpeas or lentils.
This dish represents a cultural fusion and the resourcefulness of Pacific islanders embracing tradition and creative culinary innovation, perfect for those seeking authentic island flavors at home.
