Red Thai Curry Paste

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Nowadays Red Thai Curry Paste is readily available in grocery stores everywhere. So why in the world would anyone want to make their own red curry paste? Well, first, I like to play with food and try different things. As a result, I make my own chicken stocks, beef stocks, vegetable stocks, seasoning blends, etc. Second, and perhaps more importantly, once you make your own Red Thai Curry Paste you will never use store bought paste again, unless that is you run out of your homemade paste and are crunched for time. Third, making your own Thai Red Curry Paste is quick, simple and inexpensive. Continue reading Red Thai Curry Paste

Japanese Eggplant and Haricot Verts with Red Thai Curry Paste

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This is a fabulous side dish for a weeknight meal. It’s fast, from prep to the table is less than 15 minutes. It’s full of flavor with the garlic and ginger. The Thai curry paste adds a depth of flavor and a little kick. The Haricot Verts give that nice little crunch of texture in addition to their beautiful flavor. Continue reading Japanese Eggplant and Haricot Verts with Red Thai Curry Paste