Oh, it's so nice to be back in the kitchen! An added bonus: I was able to use stuff overloading my fridge, freezer, and pantry.
You may have seen these sauce cubes in the ethnic aisle of your grocery store. A friend introduced me to these many years ago. They have a mild and a hot version, but the don't let the "hot" fool you. It's got a bit of heat to it, but (in my opinion) it's just right.
This is so very easy and a wonderful use of vegetables that are looking for a home. Use up what you have....there are no set rules. Serve it over a bed of rice. Cook vegetables according to how much time they need (onions and carrots first, softer vegetables like zucchini and squash later). But for a reference, this is what I used:
1 medium sweet onion, diced
6-8 oz button mushrooms, sliced or quartered
12-16 baby carrots, cut in half
1 1/2- 2 1/2 cups water
4.2 oz S&B Golden Curry sauce mix (mild or hot version)
1 medium zucchini, cubed large
1 medium crookneck squash, cubed large
12 oz bag of broccoli and cauliflower (or about 1/4 head of califlower, broken into florets and 2 broccoli crowns, broken into florets)
1/2 red pepper, diced large
1/2-1 cup raw peanuts
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, or sprinkle in some frozen peas and corn
shrimp, optional (I used small shrimp this time: 60/80s, shelled.....save those shells in the freezer for some wonderful shrimp stock)
This is a "fly-by-your-seat" instruction list. It's going to depend on what vegetables and protein (if using) you choice to use. This is what I used tonight and in what order:
Saute onions, mushrooms, and carrots for about 7-8 minutes on medium heat until carrots start to soften. Add water (it will depend on how thick or runny you like your sauce....I used 2 1/2 cups) and curry cubes. Bring to a boil.
COOKED RICE
Lower heat. Add zucchini, squash, pepper, cauliflower, and broccoli. Cook until vegetables are to the tenderness of your liking. I added the raw peanuts and small shrimp in the last few minutes (if you are using larger shrimp, they will take a few more minutes. If you want to use beef, pork, or chicken strips, saute these first, and then add the onion, mushrooms, and carrots and continue from there).
NOTE: This is a one-dish meal. You'll have your starch, vegetables, and protein, no side dishes needed. And P.S. Heat this up in the microwave for a fabulous breakfast!
Also, winter finally arrived here in SE Tennessee, so I can finally make chili! Plus, Jim is home this week so I'm busy cooking and baking. It's so good to be back.
Lower heat. Add zucchini, squash, pepper, cauliflower, and broccoli. Cook until vegetables are to the tenderness of your liking. I added the raw peanuts and small shrimp in the last few minutes (if you are using larger shrimp, they will take a few more minutes. If you want to use beef, pork, or chicken strips, saute these first, and then add the onion, mushrooms, and carrots and continue from there).
NOTE: This is a one-dish meal. You'll have your starch, vegetables, and protein, no side dishes needed. And P.S. Heat this up in the microwave for a fabulous breakfast!
Also, winter finally arrived here in SE Tennessee, so I can finally make chili! Plus, Jim is home this week so I'm busy cooking and baking. It's so good to be back.
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