Goan-Style Lobster with Chips

Rich, buttery lobster simmered in a spiced coconut milk sauce, served with homemade golden-brown crispy chips.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 780.1 kcals 3120.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 46.4 grams 185.6 grams
Fat 49.6 grams 198.2 grams
Protein 35.6 grams 142.4 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
150
g
Coconut
Desiccated
Liquids
300
ml
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
4
piece
Cloves
Whole
1
clove
Garlic
Finely grated
0.25
tsp
Turmeric
Ground
2
tbsp
Coriander Leaves
Finely chopped
1
tsp
Sea Salt
To taste
OilsFats
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
For deep frying chips
Seafood
4
piece
Vegetables
2
piece
Onions
Sliced
1
piece
Green Chilli
Finely chopped
5
cm
Ginger
Finely grated
4
piece
Potatoes
Peeled and cut into 1cm thick chips

Steps

  • Place lobsters in the freezer for two hours to render them unconscious.
  • Simmer lobsters in boiling salted water for two minutes.
  • Immerse lobsters in chilled water, drain, and extract meat while discarding veins and sacs.
  • Fry coconut, chillies, coriander seeds, cumin, peppercorns, and cloves until lightly colored.
  • Grind the toasted spice and coconut mixture in a food processor until fine.
  • Fry onions in oil for 7 minutes until light brown.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and green chilli, then fry for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the ground coconut spice mixture and cook for two minutes.
  • Add turmeric and tamarind pulp, then simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in the coconut milk.
  • Add lobster meat and simmer for two minutes until warmed through.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander.
  • Boil potato chips in salted water for five minutes until tender.
  • Drain potatoes and pat thoroughly dry.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 180°C.
  • Fry chips for 5 minutes until golden-brown and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Season chips with sea salt and serve alongside the lobster.