Thai me up, thai me down

[greenshadows]

Another post? So soon? :b Yeah, mostly for my own reference. I made vaguely-Thai glop last night that was finally restaurant good (something that's escaped me in almost all attempts at "Asian" ANYthing). Use or adapt or ignore the recipe as you see fit - like I say, this is mostly for me so I can remember how the hell I did it

Comments

[alathia]

in college i lived off ramen noodles, and my favorite 'fake' curry was to just put some curry paste and coconute milk over it. yum! i also never cook my coconut milk, I always add it at the last minute to a dish once the heat is off. :)

[greenshadows]

i also never cook my coconut milk

I seriously never knew this. It transforms into something...not so good when it gets too hot. I stand at the glorious dawn of a new culinary awakening. :b

[kint]

When we do Thai style curry it always simmers a bit at the end -- never had a problem for some reason.

Thai basil will likely be one of the next herbs to join my garden.

[greenshadows]

I gotta stand by the careful warming but not actual cooking of the coconut milk just because it was fabulous this time and always a disappointment in the past (dating back YEARS) but wow, yes, you should most def grow your own Thai basil. It works better as a houseplant than the Italian types, isn't ruined when it blooms and I've used a lot more of it this year than the Genovese.

[romani123]

I loved your play on the wording....
And that was must be a very rich and decadent meal!

[greenshadows]

Yep, coconut milk is extremely rich and super high-calorie but the broth from the ramen cuts it nicely. The best thing about this dish (besides the taste) is how simple and relatively CHEAP it is. Andy has given me permission to make something like it at least once a week. :b Our walking-distance Thai restaurant will miss us, but oh well.

[kejn]

does curry paste not have to be sauteed to develop all the flavors, like dry curry?

[greenshadows]

Correct...the paste is pre-flavor-exploded, but I do let it (and the quarter-can of coconut milk) simmer for a bit before adding the bulk of the coconut milk...shoulda clarified that. Inexpensive and awesome, a staple food I'll always have on hand from now on. :b

[medianet]

I have a few varieties of basil. Do you carry the Thai variety at your store? It's great that you are able to have it growing on your deck at home. I am missing out on both driving to Uwajimaya and your store this week. My old car finally died. I will probably pick up another car today. I need to travel to the coast to get it.

[greenshadows]

Hi Ava! Sorry about your car. :( Yes, in the spring and summer we carry Thai basil...sold out for this year, though.