Thai Green Curry

One of my favorite Thai dishes, brought to your kitchen. I love the combination of sweet and spicy flavors. Mix the green curry paste with coconut milk and your choice of tofu, shrimp, chicken or mixed veggies and you've got yourself a delicious Thai dinner!

Ingredients:

(adapted from The Pretty Blog)

•        4 fresh green chilies, deseeded and roughly chopped
•        2 T chopped fresh ginger
•        3 cloves garlic, chopped
•        1 t dried coriander
•        1/2 t dried cumin
•        1-2 cups of fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
•        2-3 T water
•        2 T vegetable oil
•        1 can coconut milk
•        1 t sugar
•        fish sauce
•        2 t lime juice
•        salt
•        fresh cilantro for garnish
•        tofu, shrimp, chicken (cut into thin strips), or mixed veggies

In a food processor, combine chilies, ginger, garlic, dried coriander, cumin, fresh cilantro and process to a paste. Add a few tablespoons of water to create the right consistency.

In a wok, heat oil over high heat. Add the paste and fry quickly for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously. Add coconut milk, turn heat down to medium, and bring to a simmer. Now add tofu, shrimp, chicken or veggies and cook in liquid for 5 minutes, covered.

Add sugar, a few drops of fish sauce, lemon/lime juice, and season well with salt. Simmer for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Serve on Thai rice, and top with green onions and fresh cilantro leaves.