Shrimp and chicken curry

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupChicken stock OR low-sodium chicken broth
1cupClam juice
1tablespoonVegetable oil
3Italian sausages cut into 1-in slices
1mediumOnion; finely diced
cupUncooked long grain rice
2Jalapeno peppers seeded and finely minced
4tablespoonsCurry powder
½teaspoonThread saffron
½teaspoonGround coriander
¼teaspoonFennel seeds
¼teaspoonGround cumin
2tablespoonsChopped fresh dill; -=OR=- Dried dill
2poundsChicken breast meat cut into 6 pieces
1cupUnsweetened coconut milk Canned or Fresh (if unavailable, use all stock)
12Jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
12Clams
12Mussels
Lemon pickle, optional
Garlic pickle, optional
Mustard Seeds, optional
Papaya Chutney, optional (See RECIPE)

Directions

CONDIMENTS

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375F. Combine chicken stock and clam juice in a small pan or pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. In a Dutch oven or paella pan heat the oil over medium heat, add the sausages and saute to render some of their fat, about 5 to 10 minutes. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat and return pan to stove. Add the diced onions to the sausages and saute, without browning or coloring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and toss to coat with the fat. Add the stock mixture, jalapeno peppers, curry, saffron, coriander, fennel and cumin. (If using dried dill, add it now.) Place the chicken, skin-side up, on top of the rice. Cover the casserole and bake. After 15 minutes, add the coconut milk or extra stock, the shrimp, the clams and mussels and return to oven, covered. Bake for another 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the shells have opened. Sprinkle with the fresh dill. Arrange on a platter or serve from the pan. Offer Indian condiments such as lemon pickle, garlic pickle or papaya chutney.

MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK