Plump Udon Noodles In Thai Green Curry With Eggplant Food

VEGETARIAN THAI CURRY WITH UDON NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the udon noodles and cook according to the package directions (usually 8 minutes.) Drain and rinse under running water.
• Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until crispy and browned on one side, about 7-8 minutes. Carefully flip the tofu and brown it on the other side.
• Meanwhile, combine coconut milk, curry paste, soy sauce, and coconut sugar in a large pot. Bring to a simmer then add the onion and eggplant. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add all the remaining vegetables at the same time and stir well. Cook for 2 more minutes (be careful not to overcook the veggies, they turn to mush very easily!)
• Remove from heat and stir in the green onions and crispy tofu. Taste and add salt as needed. Serve over cooked udon noodles.

THAI GREEN CURRY MEATBALLS WITH ZOODLES

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan or wide pot over medium heat. Add curry paste and bloom in the oil, stirring frequently, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add thawed meatballs and continue to simmer, stirring frequently, until meatballs are heated through, another 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in another large pan over medium-high heat. Add the zoodles and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until zoodles are warmed through and some of their moisture has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
• Evenly divide the zoodles among 4 bowls. Ladle curry over zoodles and top each with a few meatballs. Top each with sliced Thai bird chiles, basil, cilantro and black and white sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges.

THAI IT YOU'LL LIKE IT HOT CURRY BEEF NOODLE BOWLS, GREEN MELON WITH LIME AND LEMON SORBET

Steps:

• Put the flank steak in the freezer for a few minutes to aid in thinly slicing safely.
• Heat 1/2 cup oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Dredge the shallot slices in the cornstarch and shake off any excess. Add the shallots into the heated oil and remove them to a paper-towel lined plate when they become a light golden-brown color.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Salt the water and add the pasta. Cook to al dente.
• While pasta water comes to a boil, stem and thinly slice the mushrooms, and seed and thinly slice the sweet and hot peppers.
• Remove the meat from the freezer and thinly slice into 1/4-inch wide by 2-inch pieces.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook in a single layer for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the meat over and add shiitakes, sweet and hot peppers, garlic and scallions. Stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes, then add the curry paste, fish sauce and stock and bring to a boil. Add in the edamame, and cook for 1 minute to heat through, then add the basil.
• Drain the pasta and put into a large serving bowl. Add the beef mixture, the lime zest and lime juice. Toss vigorously and season with some black pepper, to taste. Garnish with the fried shallots sprinkled on top.

ULTIMATE GREEN CURRY (GAENG KHIAW WAN GAI)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat until sizzling (or if using coconut cream, heat it until bubbling). Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, just until fragrant and the color has intensified, about 1 minute. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.
• Add the chicken and stir to coat in the curry paste, then pour in the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Add the eggplant, lower the heat to maintain a simmer, and simmer until the chicken and eggplant are cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the Thai basil, chiles, and lime leaves. Stir in the sugar and fish sauce until the sugar has dissolved. Serve hot over jasmine rice or rice noodles or with roti for dipping.

UDON PEANUT BUTTER NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Drop the udon in a few noodles at a time and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain; return to the pot.
• While the udon noodles are cooking, whisk the chicken broth, ginger, soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, chile oil, and garlic in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, whisking until the peanut butter has melted. Pour the sauce over the noodles. Add the chicken and red bell pepper; toss until the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce. Sprinkle with green onions, chopped peanuts, and cilantro to serve.