It's all in the pasta

Who says good things don't come easy ? Pasta is proof positive that a delicious dinner can be put on the table in mere minutes. And although you may be baffled by the variety available at your local supermarket, when yon know the basics a world of pasta possibilities will be at your fingertips.



Showing posts with label Curry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Curry. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Coconut Curry Shrimp Recipes

Coconut Curry Shrimp


Ingredients of Coconut Curry Shrimp

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 8 cups 2 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Rotini pasta 3 cups 750 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Bag of frozen uncooked large shrimp 12 oz. 340 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic clove, minced 1 1
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Curry powder 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Diced,peeled orange-fleshed sweet potato 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Thinly sliced green pepper 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of light coconut milk 14 oz. 398 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Prepared vegetable broth 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/2 tsp. 2 mL

How to Coconut Curry Shrimp

Combine water and salt in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender but firm and shrimp turn pink. Drain. Return to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add next 3 ingredients. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften.

Add sweet potato and green pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potato is almost tender.

Add remaining three ingredients. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavours. Add to pasta mixture. Stir. Makes about 7 cups. (1.75 L).

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Red Curry Chicken Rotini Recipes

Red Curry Chicken Rotini


Ingredients of Red Curry Chicken Rotini

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 12 cups 3 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 1/2 tsp. 7 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Rotini pasta 4 cups 1 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Boneless,skinless chicken thighs,cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1 lb. 454 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Diced peeled tart apple 1 1/2 cups 375 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped frozen mango, thawed 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Thinly sliced onion 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Thinly sliced red pepper 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic clove,minced 1 1
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of coconut milk 14 oz. 398 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Prepared chicken broth 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Fish sauce 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Sweet chili sauce 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Red curry paste 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lime juice 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp. 15 mL

How to Red Curry Chicken Rotini

Combine water and salt in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally,until tender but firm. Drain. Return to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium-high. Add chicken. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown. Drain all but 1 tbsp. (15 mL) drippings.

Add next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion and apple are softened.

Add next 5 ingredients. Stir. Bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for about add lime juice. Stir. Add to pasta. Toss. Transfer to serving bowl.

Sprinkle with basil. Makes about 8 cups (2 L).

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