Coconut Shrimp Curry

TGIF. Hope you all have a safe and relaxing long weekend.  This recipe was created by my good friend Smita Vasant. I made it the other night - AMAZING.

COCONUT SHRIMP CURRY

Ingredients:2 lbs medium shrimp, deveined, tails removed
1 large onion chopped
1 can coconut milk
1 tsp turmeric
salt to taste
juice of 1 lime
vegetarian Stock no MSG (Optional)
1 tsp red chili powder
6 cloves garlic
½ cup oil


Method:


Blend the garlic, turmeric, lime juice in a blender to make a paste. Wash the shrimp well and marinate in the paste for at least ½ hour or more. Heat up oil and fry the onion until golden brown. Add shrimp and red chilli powder and fry well until water starts to evaporate. Add ½ cup water, cover and cook shrimp. When cooked, add the can of coconut milk and stir well. Add salt and optional vegetarian stock - approximately 1 tsp.
You can add more lime juice to taste. Let this come to a boil.
Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice or with naan.

Enjoy your meal, Douzo Meshiagare (Japanese), Sihk faahn (Cantonese - Eat), Buon Appetito (Italian), Afiyet Olsun (Turkish), Smacznego (Polish) and of course Bon Appetit!

White Fish & Potatoes in Fenugreek & Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients:
2 pounds White Fish (I like a fish called Lake Superior White Fish)
2 Potatoes
Fresh Fenugreek (Methi Leaves) - 1 bunch
Cilantro -1 bunch
6 to 8 garlic cloves
1 chili
2 tomatoes or half a can
Onions
Corn starch
Patak brand Vindaloo Paste
Cumin Powder
Coriander Powder
Turmeric Powder
Salt to taste
Vegetarian or chicken stock

Recipe:
Saute the sliced onions and garlic. Add the tomatoes and 4 cups of water. Add 1 chili, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 to 2 tsp of cumin and coriander powder and salt and 1 tsp of the vegetarian or chicken stock. Chop the fenugreek and cilantro and add to the pan.  Add 2 to 3 teaspoon of Patak's Vindaloo paste to the mixture. Wash potatoes well and cut up into small 1" size pieces (you can leave the skin on). Add the potatoes to the gravy and let it cook for about 15 mins until potatoes are almost cooked.  Add the pieces of fish. Let it all simmer.  At the end you can add a little corn starch and water mixture to thicken the gravy. Serve on a bed of rice with fresh salad.

Enjoy your meal, Douzo Meshiagare (Japanese), Sihk faahn (Cantonese - Eat), Buon Appetito (Italian), Afiyet Olsun (Turkish), Smacznego (Polish) and of course Bon Appetit!

Cornish Game Hen Vindaloo

Cornish Game Hen Vindaloo

This is a curry filled with spices and flavor. 

Ingredients
Cornish Game Hen (you can subtitute with Chicken)
2 Potatoes
1 can of stewed tomatoes
2 Onions
6 whole garlic
1/2 ginger piece
Sliced Bell Peppers
Frozen Green Peas or Mixed Vegetables
1-2 tsp Garam Masala
1-2 tsp Cumin Powder
1-2 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Chili Powder
A bottle of Patak's Vindaloo Paste
Salt to taste
Chicken Stock
Recipe
In a blender, add the tomatoes, chopped onions, garlic and ginger. Add a little water and blend.  Pour the mixture in a cooking pot (I like to use my wok) and add the spices along with the salt and chicken stock (one cup of water with one cube).  Wash the potatoes well and either peel the skin or leave it on.  Cut the potatoes in medium sized pieces and add it to the curry mixture.
Wash and cut the cornish game hen.  Place it in the curry and let it simmer for about a half hour.  Add 1 to 2 Tsp of Patak's Vindaloo paste.  Then add the bell peppers and green peas .  Once it is cooked and the flavor is to your liking, serve it on a hot bed of rice.

Enjoy your meal, Douzo Meshiagare (Japanese), Sihk faahn (Cantonese - Eat), Buon Appetito (Italian), Afiyet Olsun (Turkish), Smacznego (Polish) and of course Bon Appetit!

MENAGE A TROIS DHAL (3 DHALS (LENTILS) COMBINED)

This is a very healthy and delicious lentil soup combining three types of lentils. Was speaking to a friend and she suggested the recipe name.  Good one Smita M.

INGREDIENTS
Chana Dhal (Yellow split lentil) Toor Dahl (Yellow Pigeon Peas) and Whole Urad Dhal (Black Gram).  These Dhals can all be purchased from an Indian grocery store.
Ginger Paste or 1 Tsp of fresh ginger
Garlic
Chopped onions
1 green chili
Tomatoes
Turmeric Powder
Chili Powder
Coriander Powder
Cilantro
Salt to taste
Yogurt or Butter (Optional)

Method:
In a pressure cooker or regular pot saute the garlic and chopped onions. Combine 1/2 cup of each dahl and add about 3 cups of water into the pot (approximately an inch of water above all the dhals). Add the ginger, chopped green chili, chopped tomatoes, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and salt to taste. Let it cook. If cooking in a pressure cooker, at medium heat, it should take about 15 to 20 minutes. Once it is done, turn off the stove and let the pressure be released completely. Open the lid when it is safe and mix the dhals with a handheld mixer. You can add 1 to 2 TBSP of Yogurt or butter on top to give it a creamy taste. Garnish with cilantro on top.  Serve hot on a bed of rice.

Enjoy your meal, Douzo Meshiagare (Japanese), Sihk faahn (Cantonese - Eat), Buon Appetito (Italian), Afiyet Olsun (Turkish), Smacznego (Polish) and of course Bon Appetit!

Keema with Green Peas (Minced Meat)

This is one of my favorites. You can prepare it with either curry powder or Patak's brand of Madras Curry paste.

Ingredients:

Minced Chicken (or Turkey or Beef)

Patak's brand Madras Curry Paste

Or Curry Powder

1 cup Chicken Stock

Sliced Garlic

Chopped Onions

Tomatoes

Green Peas

Salt to taste

Method:

Saute the onions and garlic in olive oil.  Throw in the meat and saute till the color is light brown. Add the tomatoes.  Then add either the Madras Curry Paste (2 Tbsp) or 1 to 2 tsp of curry powder (or more if you like it spicy).  Add the chicken stock and let it simmer.

Once it is almost cooked throw in the green peas. Salt to taste (you may not need this since there is salt in the stock).

Serve with hot rice and a nice green salad for a perfectly healthy meal.

Enjoy your meal, Douzo Meshiagare (Japanese), Sihk faahn (Cantonese - Eat), Buon Appetito (Italian), Afiyet Olsun (Turkish), Smacznego (Polish) and of course Bon Appetit!

Asian Noodles Topped with Fried Onions

This is a very simple meal to whip up.  You can add your choice of meat - chicken, shrimp, beef or pork.  These should be sliced (except for the shrimp - buy the medium sized ones).

Ingredients;
Fresh Ready Made Noodles - available in the cooler section at the Chinese Market or you can use the dried ones.  You will have to soak it for a few minutes until they are soft.
Dehydrated mushrooms
Green onions
Sliced Garlic
A cup of bean sprouts
shredded carrots
Bok Choy
Soya Sauce
Hainanese Chicken Rice Seasoning (comes in bottle from the Chinese Market - next to the sauces)
Chili Oil or Chu Chow Oil
Vegetable oil
Stock
Fried Onions (the ones you buy in the can) or you can fry your own.

Method:
Soak the mushrooms in hot water until soft. Slice them.
In your wok add 2 to 3 tbsp of vegetable oil and 2 tsp of the Hainanese sauce and mix.
Stir fry the bean sprouts, garlic, shredded carrots, bok choy, and the mushrooms. Add the soya sauce and 1 cup of water mixed with either a vegetarian or chicken stock. Add the noodles and stir fry.  Add chili oil to taste.  Once it is all combined and cooked to your satisfaction garnish with green and fried onions and serve hot.

Enjoy your meal, Douzo Meshiagare (Japanese), Sihk faahn (Cantonese - Eat), Buon Appetito (Italian), Afiyet Olsun (Turkish), Smacznego (Polish) and of course Bon Appetit!

Red Beans with Crushed Ice and Milk

This is a great summer's drink and healthy as well. In Cantonese it is called "Hung Dau Bing" literally translated it means Red Bean Ice.

Ingredients:
Soak the beans overnight
You will need a pressure cooker for best results
1 cup of Azuki Red Beans (from the Chinese Market) 
3 cups of water
Sugar to taste
Regular or Coconut milk or Coconut Cream

Method:
In your pressure cooker combine the beans, water and about 2 to 3 Tbsp of sugar. Let it cook for around 20 minutes.
Once it is done, make sure all the pressure is released from the cooker. Let the beans cool down. When ready to serve place the beans in a tall glass, scoop the crushed ice on the top and add your choice of milk. Place a straw and serve.

Enjoy your meal, Douzo Meshiagare (Japanese), Sihk faahn (Cantonese - Eat), Buon Appetito (Italian), Afiyet Olsun (Turkish), Smacznego (Polish) and of course Bon Appetit!