Learning as I go

In the last 5 years I have really taken to cooking. I didn't do much at first, some baking mostly. I have discovered it is a new passion of mine and felt that this would be a great way to share the many recipes that have come my way along with some originals of my own. In the last couple weeks we have started receiving CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) - local grown fruit and vegetables and boy have I had fun figuring out what all I can do with it. Ive been making and cooking things I never imagined I would. So if you have found a passion in cooking like I have you have come to the right place. I hope you enjoy!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Thai chicken curry soup recipe

 

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp coconut oil;
  • 1 chicken breast, chopped;
  • 1 onion, finely chopped;
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped;
  • 2-3 tbsp curry powder;
  • 2 cups water or chicken stock;
  • 1 tbsp almond flour, optional, for thickening;
  • 3 cups coconut milk;
  • ½ tsp fresh coriander, finely chopped;
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;
  • 1 Head of Cauliflower ( Process fresh cauliflower until it is the size of rice, either using the plain steel blade or the shredder blade. Alternatively, you can shred it with a hand-held grater, or even use a knife, if you have the dexterity to chop it up VERY finely.)

Preparation

  1. Add the coconut oil and chicken to a large saucepan over a medium heat. Toss the chicken in the oil and cook for about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the onion, and red bell pepper to the saucepan and cook for just a minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper at this point.
  3. Coat the meat and vegetables in the curry powder (add up to 3 tbsp depending on how spicy you want the dish to be). Cook for just about 45 seconds.
  4. Add the water or stock, almond flour, cauliflower, and coconut milk. Stir well. Allow the soup to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Adjust the seasoning, if needed ( I added additional curry and some ground ginger; the origial recipe seemed a little bland to me), and top with the fresh coriander prior to serving.

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