Inspired by Thailand cuisine, this fragrant dish also works with beef or lamb. Kaffir lime leaves are used in traditional Thai cooking, but here lime zest and juice are substituted for a subtle hint of freshness.
Whole wheat cereal gets dressed up in this energy-packed sweet and savoury mix.
Bonus: Use Either Tofu or Chicken Tofu, made from soybeans, adds a good source of protein to a meatless meal. If set with calcium sulfate or calcium chloride (check the list of ingredients), it will also give a bone-strengthening boost to your day's nutrients.
Chicken, squash and all the exotic flavours of a restaurant-style Thai curry mingle in this scrumptious slow cooker main. Serve over steamed jasmine rice and garnish with lemon or lime wedges to squeeze over top.
We all know that summer is the perfect time to enjoy the freshest of in-season produce, but this year we’re thinking beyond the de rigueur sweet peppers and corn to ingredients native to Southeast Asia – kaffir lime leaves, galangal, tamarind and taro, for example. And since a herb, spice or vegetable is only as good as the dish it’s cooked in, we’re taking cues from celebrated Thai chef and restaurateur Saiphin Moore and presenting recipes from her first cookbook, Rosa’s Thai Café, that are sure to become essentials in your culinary repertoire all year long.
Smashing cucumbers might seem novel, but the technique simplifies prep and helps tenderize, allowing the cucumber to quickly absorb this dressing’s hot-and-sour flavours. Serve as a refreshing starter or a palate-cleansing side.
