Bring a taste of Elvi’s Kitchen to your home with their famous Coconut Shrimp Curry!
Once shuttered during the pandemic, you can bring a taste of Elvi’s Kitchen home by making their famous Coconut Shrimp Curry! For those of you not familiar, Elvi’s Kitchen has been the must-visit, five-star restaurant on Ambergris Caye for over 40 years. Renowned for its inviting atmosphere, sandy floor and authentic menu, Elvi’s Kitchen closed their doors early-on in the pandemic for the protection of its staff and customers. Thousands of Belizeans quarantined given the national state of emergency, which has also brought along it’s own stressors. Many at home are now turning to cooking not only for sustenance, but for comfort and entertainment too.
Sharing food and food-experiences can help to create a sense of community while being self-isolated. Stress-relief may manifest differently for everyone, but cooking a shared favorite can form new bonds. Food is powerful. Executive Chef and proud San Pedrana Jennie Staines says, “This pandemic has turned our normal upside down. But with the unity of our community, we will overcome”. She reiterates, “Please, stay home and stay safe.” Below, you’ll find Chef Jennie’s favorite recipe, Coconut Curry Shrimp, from Flavors of Belize: The Cookbook. For those on Ambergris Caye or planning a visit to San Pedro Town, be sure to stop into Elvi’s Kitchen — now open!
Photo Credit: Photos by Oli
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