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Corn and Squash Simmered in Coconut Milk with Thai Basil |
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Corn and Squash Simmered in Coconut Milk with Thai Basil - print recipe
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| Yield: |
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| Ingredients: |
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20 ml
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Lorive roasted peanut oil |
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0.5 kg
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fresh firm tofu - (or more) cubed |
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2
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zucchini cubed |
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4 lrg
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ears sweet corn |
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1
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jalapeno chile seeded |
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20 ml
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fresh coriander leaves - (heaping) |
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1 bn
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red or green scallions sliced 1/2" lengths |
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(including half the firm greens) |
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20 ml
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Thai basil leaves - (heaping) |
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3/4 tsp
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sea salt |
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Freshly-ground black pepper to taste |
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1 can
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coconut milk - (14 oz) |
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1 tsp
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mushroom soy sauce |
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3 cup
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cooked basmati rice |
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Fresh coriander sprigs for garnish |
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Slivered Thai basil leaves for garnish |
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Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add tofu and zucchini and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, shaking pan occasionally to brown tofu on all sides.
Meanwhile, slice corn kernels off cob. Using opposite knife edge, press out milk. Set aside kernels on cutting board. Finely mince jalapeno with fresh coriander and Thai basil.
Add scallions, jalapeno-herb mixture and corn to pan. Pour 1 cup coconut milk into pan. Rinse out cup with 1/3 cup water and stir into pan. Stir in soy sauce, an additional 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until corn is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Serve over rice garnished with additional herbs.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Comments: For a low-cal option, subsitute a reduced-fat coconut milk for the regular product.
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