1 tablespoon minced garlic Chef Karla Hoyos developed this recipe while 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger WCK was responding to an earthquake in 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk southern Haiti in 2021; it’s the epitome of 2 tablespoons curry powder adaptation (read more about Karla’s story in 12 ounces mixed frozen vegetables The Spirit of WCK on page 125). The team had Kosher salt to create recipes that included protein, ¾ cup tomato paste vegetables, and starch all cooked together in 1 pound penne, rigatoni, farfalle, or fusilli pasta one paella 2 pounds fish fillets (such as snapper, halibut, or grouper), cut into 1-inch cubes pan. The result shows no sign of the restrictions 1 pound mussels, scrubbed placed on its creation, which were: limited cold ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro storage and just three paella pans to prepare 10,000 meals daily. This is an ingenious one-pot dish where the pasta is cooked in the richly spiced 1. In a Dutch oven, combine the olive oil, broth, so there’s no need to boil it beforehand garlic, ginger, coconut milk, curry powder, and (similar to our Turkey Bolognese, page 173). The 8 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. combination of pasta starches and coconut milk 2. Add the frozen vegetables and 1 teaspoon salt makes for an extra creamy sauce, with meatiness and return to a boil. Add the tomato paste and from the fish and mussels. Karla only had access cook, stirring frequently, until dissolved, about to frozen vegetables, which makes the recipe 2 minutes. Add the pasta, stirring frequently simple to execute, but feel free to chop some fresh so it doesn’t stick to the bottom, and cook for carrots, zucchini, and cauliflower. 8 minutes. 3. Gently stir in the fish and mussels. Cover and cook until the pasta has absorbed all the liquid, the fish is cooked through and flaky, and the mussels have opened, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard any mussels that haven’t opened. Season with salt to taste and serve sprinkled with cilantro.