Name: Squid and bok choy masalé
Ingredients: 2 lbs squid, cleaned; 1 Tbsp Mauritian Masalé or other curry; 1 tsp turmeric; ½ tsp fennel seed; ½ tsp black pepper; Reshampatti or Cayenne; Salt to taste; 10 dry curry leaves; 3 Tbsp coconut oil; 2 onions, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 Tbsp ginger, chopped; 6 scallions, chopped; 3 tomatoes, chopped roughly; 1 lb bok choy; 2 Tbsp tomato paste or ketchup; 4 Tbsp coconut aminos; Cilantro for garnish

Masalé is a spice blend that originated in Mauritius and Réunion. It’s essentially a curry. This recipe is great with shrimp, or any combination of seafood, instead of squid.

Ingredients

2 lbs squid, cleaned
1 Tbsp Mauritian Masalé or other curry
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp fennel seed
½ tsp black pepper
Reshampatti or Cayenne
Salt to taste
10 dry curry leaves
3 Tbsp coconut oil
2 onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp ginger, chopped
6 scallions, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped roughly
1 lb bok choy
2 Tbsp tomato paste or ketchup
4 Tbsp coconut aminos
Cilantro for garnish

Method

1
Chop quid into 1-inch pieces. Grind spices and add to the bowl with the squid. Add salt and mix well.
2
Soak curry leaves in 2 tablespoons of water.
3
Heat a pot on medium. Add oil and heat for a few seconds. Add drained curry leaves and onions. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
4
Add garlic, ginger and scallions. Sauté for 2 minutes. Add the squid. Sauté for a few more minutes, until the oil starts to turn yellow and the squid changes color.
5
Chop bok choy into 1-inch pieces. Add to the pot with tomatoes, tomato paste and a small glass of water. Stir well, cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
6
Incorporate the coconut and garnish with cilantro.