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Pajeri Nenas

Name: Pajeri Nenas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 500 g Fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch half-moons; 2 tbsp Kerisik (toasted coconut paste); 2 tbsp Meat curry powder; 200 ml Coconut milk; 4 heads Shallots, finely chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 piece Cinnamon stick; 2 pieces Star anise; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

A classic Malay feast curry of ripe pineapple simmered in coconut milk, spiced curry paste, and rich toasted coconut paste.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

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Technique to learn

Pecah Minyak

Sautéing spiced aromatics until the oil splits from the base paste, ensuring spices are cooked through and flavors consolidated.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a wide skillet over medium heat; add the cinnamon stick and star anise, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 2: Add chopped shallots and minced garlic, cooking for 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
Step 3: Stir in the meat curry powder mixed with 2 tablespoons of water, cooking for 3 minutes until the oil separates from the spices.

Step 4: Gently add the pineapple slices and stir to coat every piece evenly with the spicy paste.

Step 5: Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, cooking uncovered for 10 minutes until pineapple softens.

Step 6: Stir in the kerisik (toasted coconut paste) and simmer for another 5 minutes until sauce thickens into a glossy gravy.

Cooking tips

Mix curry powder with a little water before adding to hot oil to prevent spices from burning.
Kerisik provides the essential nutty body and signature texture of traditional pajeri.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Malaysian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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