Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Vik-alicious Green Curry

Curry Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup of dried black beans in 2 cups water
  • bring beans to boil and then simmer on low for 1hr
  • drain water
  • add 1 can coconut milk
  • add green curry paste to taste [2-3 table spoons if you like it hot]
  • bring to a boil and simmer on low for 30mins
  • stir in freshly chopped cilantro & basil to taste
  • add fish sauce [2-3 table spoons] once cooking is complete
Vegetables:
  • slice 1 red pepper and 1 green or yellow pepper into large cross sections [see pic]
  • slice 1 white onion into large rings [see pic]
  • dice ginger into small pieces - approx 1-2 table spoons
  • remove shells from 3-4 garlic cloves
  • place asparagus into steamer - set for 10 mins
  • heat olive oil in wok to medium high heat
  • stir fry onions until nearly soft
  • add ginger and str fry 1 min
  • using a garlic press add garlic cloves
  • add peppers and stir fry 2 mins
  • remove from heat
Serving
  • place jasmine rice & vegetables on plate
  • cover with generous portion of curry sauce and beans
  • serves 4-6
Desert:
  • fresh cut pineapple chunks

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