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Bowl of crocodile and pumpkin curry garnished with fresh cilantro.
Rich and creamy crocodile curry

Creamy Coconut Crocodile & Pumpkin Curry

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Pairing crocodile meat with pumpkin is a brilliant play on textures. Crocodile meat is firm and fibrous, similar to monkfish or chicken, while the pumpkin melts down during cooking, naturally thickening the coconut broth. The warmth of the curry spices ties these two seemingly distant ingredients together into a harmonious, comforting one-pot meal.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 480 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Australian-Asian Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Chef's knife and cutting board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Tree Nuts (Coconut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Cut the crocodile meat into 3/4-inch cubes and salt them. Cube the squash to the same size.

Tip: Uniform sizing ensures everything cooks evenly.
2 ✓

Heat the oil and sear the crocodile meat until opaque (3-4 minutes), then remove from the pan.

Tip: Don't overcook it at this stage, or it will become tough like overcooked calamari.
3 ✓

In the remaining oil, sauté the chopped onion, then add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, and chili flakes.

Tip: Building this aromatic base is the soul of the curry.
4 ✓

Add the squash, toss to coat in the spiced oil, then pour in the coconut milk.

Tip: The fat-soluble vitamins and flavors will penetrate the vegetables this way.
5 ✓

Simmer the squash in the sauce for about 10-15 minutes until tender-crisp.

Tip: If you added the meat now, it would be tough by the time the squash is done.
6 ✓

Return the crocodile meat to the pan and simmer for another 5-8 minutes until cooked through.

Tip: This keeps the meat tender while the squash becomes creamy.
7 ✓

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Tip: The fresh green herbs balance the richness of the yellow curry.

Recipe FAQ

Where can I buy crocodile meat?
It's often available frozen in specialty exotic meat markets. If unavailable, firm white fish or chicken breast are good substitutes.
What kind of pumpkin should I use?
Butternut squash or Kabocha are best because they are sweet and hold their shape reasonably well.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Crocodile Meat (fillet)
  • 10 oz Butternut Squash or Pumpkin (peeled, cubed)
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut Milk
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 2 tsp Curry Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)