Ingredients

  • 1 lg. onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 piece fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup coconut milk, frozen and thawed,
  • prepared fresh,
  • canned
  • 1 lb. deveined fresh shrimp, shelled
  • 1 lg. cucumber, peeled and cut into strips

Method

  • Set aside a few tablespoons of onion for boiling with the cucumber.
  • Saute remainder of the onion in butter.
  • Add the flour, curry powder, salt, chicken stock, coconut milk and shrimp.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
  • When mixture is nearly thickened, place reserved onion in small saucepan with a cup of water and bring to boil.
  • Add the cucumber strips and boil briefly until limp.
  • Pour the sauce over rice and place the strips of cucumber on the side.
  • Serve with condiments.