Showing posts with label Thai. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thai. Show all posts

Monday, January 03, 2011

Thai Chicken with coconut lime rice


I needed a recipe that did call for anything I didn't already have on hand, so I combined a couple of recipes I found and added my own touch. Here's roughly what I did;

Spicy Thai Shrimp Skewers

A bag of frozen shrimp is a staple for me. They are relatively inexpensive, delicious and so quick. Pull a handful out of the freezer, throw them in a bowl of cold water and they'll thaw while you change from your work clothes to your sweats. Use them in a pasta sauce or as an appetizer or a late night snack.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Peanut Sauce

Use chicken broth to make this sauce as thick or thin as you like.
If you like coconut flavor in your peanut sauce, add a teaspoon of coconut extract instead of coconut milk, which is high in saturated fat.