This is one of my favorite quick school night dinners. It is simple, yummy, and can be ready in about 30 minutes from the time I walk in the door. This recipe uses red curry paste - I buy the Thai Kitchen brand - and fish sauce. These will keep great in the refrigerator and you will get about 5 meals from one jar of paste. I follow the recipe on the curry paste jar, but have doctored it up a bit as well. A word on fish sauce: it stinks. Like really stinks. But it's supposed to, so don't throw it away, thinking you got a bad batch. It gives Thai food its distinctive flavor, and once it's simmered with all of the other ingredients, you don't notice it. I promise. Just don't put too much in. This recipe is easily vegetarian- or vegan-ized. Just use tempeh or tofu in place of the chicken. Or just stick with veggies - I have thrown in peppers, cauliflower, green beans, potatoes, peas, broccoli...most veggies pair very well with the flavors in the sauce. If you object to the idea of fish sauce, use a tamari sauce or soy sauce instead, or just throw in some extra salt. It won't be the same, but it should still be tasty. I have often thought that a white flaky fish or shrimp would work really well in this recipe, but I haven't tried that yet. Ingredients: 1 pound of chicken, or about 2 cups chopped meat substitute of your choice 1 onion, chopped Olive oil 2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups of chopped vegetables of your choice 1 can coconut milk 1 Tbsp red curry paste 1 Tbsp fish sauce (or 1/2 tsp salt) 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1. Start jasmine rice cooking on a separate burner. 2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, veggies, and chicken. Saute gently for 10 minutes. 3. Pour in can of coconut milk. Add curry paste, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to combine. 4. Allow mixture to simmer gently for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.
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AuthorI'm Emily. I currently work in online education management, but I also have a Masters degree in Nutritional Sciences (my true passion). In addition, I am a mom, cook, avid reader, novice gardener, and enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities. On my blog, you will find articles on food, fitness, weight management, and eating issues. ALL recipes on my blog are gluten-free. Many are low-carbohydrate. Most are grain free. Enjoy! Categories
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