Seafood And Vegetable Coconut Curry Soup

COCONUT CURRY VEGETABLE SOUP.

Steps:

• In a large pot, saute the onions, garlic, ginger, carrots, celery and peppers until soft and starting to caramelize.
• Add the garlic, ginger and spices and saute for another minute or two then add the tomatoes, remaining vegetables, stock and coconut milk.
• Season with salt and pepper then reduce the heat and bring to a simmer.
• Reduce the heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until all the vegetables are cooked through.
• Adjust seasoning then serve with a dollop of yogurt and fresh cilantro/coriander.

THAI SEAFOOD COCONUT CURRY SOUP

Steps:

• Combine fish stock, lemongrass, ginger, 1/2 of the garlic, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and black pepper in a large soup pot. Boil over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat sesame oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onion and remaining garlic. Saute until onion is softened, about 3 minutes, taking care to not burn the garlic. Add green curry paste; saute for 1 minute. Add shrimp and mussels and saute until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add seafood mixture to broth in the large pot. Simmer together for 10 minutes, then add coconut milk and sugar. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Taste and add more fish sauce if you desire.

THAI SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE CURRY

Steps:

• In a large deep skillet, heat oil and add onions, garlic and chopped chillies and cook for 1-3 minutes.
• If you are sensitive to volatile odors from heated chillies, just add them when you add the coconut milk, but in any case, vent the cooking area.
• Add the zucchini, mushrooms, and bell pepper to the pan, cooking until they are half-tender.
• Add coconut milk, curry paste, lime leaves, Splenda and fish sauce, stirring mixture until curry paste mingles with the coconut milk.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are mostly cooked through.
• Add shrimp to the pan and stir over medium heat, uncovered, until shrimp become pink but are not curled too tightly (tightness makes them tough).
• Either stir basil into the curry or use as a garnish, whichever you prefer.