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Green Curry Paste (Krueang Gaeng Keow Wan)

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Thai Translation – Krueang = Paste, Gaeng = Curry, Keow Wan= Green Green curry is a favourite Thai dish of many people around the world. It is a smooth, creamy soup-like curry that can be made with any type of meat, seafood or vegetarian versions. This curry paste is made without shrimp paste making it perfect for vegans or vegetarians to enjoy.  If you do not like your curries too spicy add large green chilli's which are not particularly spicy, alternatively, use more small green chilli's if you like dishes that pack a punch! Store excess curry paste in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Use the paste as an additive to fried rice for a delicious and quick meal or marinate meat or tofu in the paste and then grill it on the bbq for something a little different.  If you do not have a mortar and pestle, you can make this paste quickly and easily using a hand-held blender or in a food processor.  Preparation Time - 15 minutes Makes 3 tablespoons Ingredients 1...

Satay Sauce

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Satay sauce is a creamy and nutty sauce that goes very well with grilled meats. It is highly addictive, tastes great on its own and is ridiculously easy to make. You wont ever buy a store-made version of this sauce again! Ingredients 1/3 cup peanut butter ½ cup coconut milk 2 garlic cloves 2 – 4 medium chilli's 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar ½ lime Meanwhile, finely dice the garlic and chilli's and place into a bowl. Add the soy sauce and sugar. Stir well to combine. Add the peanut butter and mix well. Add the coconut milk to the peanut mix and carefully combine them, stirring well. This may take a few minutes for the milk and peanut to mix.