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Seychellois venison curry (cari serf)

Deer, an animal both hunted and farmed in the Seychelles, is cooked into a long, fragrant curry. The very lean meat turns tender after a long simmer with ginger and lime.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Marinate the venison cubes in the lime juice and zest, garlic and ginger for 1 hour in the fridge.
  2. Drain the meat and sear it in hot oil over high heat for a few minutes to colour it.
  3. Add the onions and fry for 5 minutes, then sprinkle in the curry powder and cumin.
  4. Stir in the chilli and water, then cover and simmer over very low heat.
  5. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of cooking, checking the liquid and adding a little water if needed.
  6. The meat is ready when it falls apart easily with a fork.
  7. Adjust the salt and serve with rice.

Variations and tips

Using what's easy to find. Use lamb shoulder or braising beef, which are easier to find, and cook a little longer.

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