Meal 2 Summary (Red Curry, Coconut Soup)

Summary

Thai! Am I right? What more needs to be said?

Red Curry (Adam 3/5  Alex 3.5/5)

This curry was fairly run of the mill. While delicious, it received a low rating from Alex because it was not different than our usual curry dishes. It wasn’t spicy enough, unfortunately. That being said, our dinner guest, Ramita, said that it was very tasty!  I suggest adding some more cayenne to ensure a proper spice level!

Coconut Soup (Adam 4/5  Alex 4.5/5) 

Woowee as Adam would say! I love anything with coconut milk and this is no exception! It has a great variety of flavors from intense spice to sour with a hint of salt. The tangy taste was a yummy addition!

Red Curry

Red Curry

1. 1.5 pkgs tofu, chopped in pieces appropriate to your mouth size
2. 2 tablespoons cooking oil
3. 2 tablespoons red curry paste
4. 2 green onions, chopped
5. 2 small onions, chopped
6. 3 cloves garlic, chopped
7. 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
8. 2 cups coconut milk
9. 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
10. 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
11. 2 tablespoons white sugar
12. 1/2 cup cilantro leaves

Heat oil in a medium pot and fry onions with heat on medium (both green and otherwise) for 5 minutes. Add garlic and fry for another 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and drop heat down to low. Cook for 10 minutes. Serve over rice.

Recipe adapted from here.

Week 2: The Thai Experiment

This is going to be the best week yet. Thai is amazing.

Grocery list: 4 cans coconut milk, lime juice, 1 can white beans, sweet chili sauce, hoisin sauce, mushrooms (~1lb), garlic, 2 hot peppers, 1 bell pepper, bunch cilantro, fresh ginger, peanuts.

Total: $28.76.

What's on the menu?
-Green Curry
-Mushroom Curry
-Soy Bean Dip
-Coconut Soup
-Rice Paper Rolls