Thai Basil Pepper Jelly Food

BASIL JELLY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and basil to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Strain and discard basil. Return 3-2/3 cups liquid to the pan. Stir in pectin and, if desired, food coloring. Return to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in sugar. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; skim off foam., Ladle hot liquid into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

SEAFOOD HOT PEPPER STIR FRY WITH THAI BASIL (PUDT PRIG)

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, blend red bell pepper chunks and hot chili peppers until it resembles wet relish (1 pepper = mild, 2 - 3 peppers = medium, 4 or more peppers = hot). Set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix fish sauce and sugar. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a wok or large sauté pan and sauté seafood. Drain and set aside. Wipe the pan.
• Heat oil in the same pan and sauté Chinese cabbage, carrot and peppers until they are tender but still crisp.
• Add the chili pepper mixture and fish sauce mixture.
• Add bean sprouts and scallions, return the seafood to the pan, and sauté a little bit longer.
• Turn off the heat. Add basil leaves and stir.
• Infuse love and serve!