A Curry Retrospective: Singaporean Kapitan Curry

This dish is a Singaporean favorite with many variations. Some recipes call for tamarind, others for shrimp paste, many for candlenuts, and some include all three.

This version of Kapitan Curry begins with an aromatic spice paste that becomes a rich yet subtle curry sauce with the addition of coconut milk and lime juice. And since candlenuts aren?t always readily available in other parts of the world, it includes nut butter as a substitute, with macadamia being the closest in flavor. But peanut or cashew will work just as well. And since shrimp paste imparts a strongly fermented flavor with a lingering aftertaste, it is listed as an optional ingredient, as is the tamarind paste, another strongly flavored ingredient. But with or without these ingredients, this Kapitan Curry recipe is sure to be the star of any Singaporean menu.

Here is a link to the Recipe and Photo on ThingsAsian.