Red Curry Broth Recipes

SPICY THAI RED BEEF CURRY

Steps:

• For the red curry paste: In a food processor, combine the cilantro, oil, ginger, lemongrass, coriander, cumin, shrimp paste, garlic, red chiles, lime leaf, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pulse to a consistent paste.
• For the curry: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring well, until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pot and increase the heat to high. Sprinkle the flank steak with a pinch of salt, then add it to the pot; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the steak and add the onions and peppers; cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the coconut milk, bring to a gentle boil, then add the curry paste back to the pot; stir well. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. (If the coconut milk breaks and separates, don't worry: it will come back together to a smooth consistency.) Add the chicken broth and fish sauce, and continue simmering until the sauce has a nice, gravy-like consistency, 12 to 15 minutes. Return the beef to the pot and finish with the cilantro, basil, mint and lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

THAI RED CURRY MUSSELS

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Heat the oil in a heavy Dutch oven on the grates of the grill until shimmering. Add the lemongrass, curry paste, wine, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice and bring to a simmer, whisking. Add the mussels, cover the pot, and let steam until opened. During the last minute of cooking, add the cilantro and basil. Serve from Dutch oven into individual bowls, discarding the lemongrass.

THAI RED CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients in a large skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes., Stir in vegetables; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 9-11 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens slightly., Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.

RED CURRY BROTH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan and stir-fry the carrots and spring onion whites for 1 minute. Add the tofu and stir-fry till the vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Add the rice, soy sauce and curry paste, mix well and cook for about 1/2 a minute.
• Add the stock, bring to boil and simmer for 5 minutes
• Remove from heat and add the spring onion greens. Season to taste with salt, pepper and chilli sauce. Serve immediately.

A BASIC CURRY BROTH

Steps:

• Using a food processor, chop all vegetables into small pieces.
• Melt butter in a large stockpot.
• Add curry powder, stir to combine.
• Add chopped veggies to stock pot, stirring to coat.
• Cook for 30 min, stirring often to prevent burning or sticking.
• Add chicken stock and wine, bring to a boil, then simmer, uncovered for 45 minute.
• Strain the broth through a sieve set over a large heatproof bowl.
• Squeeze the veggies (Carefully! Do not get burned!) to get all of the yummy juices.
• Discard the veggies.
• The broth may be refrigerated for up to a week, or frozen for up to a month.

RED CURRY NOODLES

Steps:

• Place rice noodles in a bowl of cold water to soak.
• Combine curry paste and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Mix until well combined and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in water and vegetable broth. Add tofu, carrots, and onion; bring to a boil. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add coconut milk and bell pepper. Stir in soy sauce and chili sauce.
• Drain rice noodles and submerge in a bowl of boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain again.
• Divide rice noodles into 4 bowls. Ladle sauce and veggies right over top.

BROTHY THAI CURRY WITH SILKEN TOFU AND HERBS

Steps:

• Pat the tofu blocks dry with a clean kitchen or paper towel. Cut each block into 3 slices.
• Heat a medium Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high. Add the oil and shallots, and stir until softened, 2 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and curry paste, stir, and cook until fragrant and the paste turns deep red, 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the tomato juices thicken slightly, 4 minutes.
• Pour in the vegetable stock, stir, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer to slightly reduce the liquid, 10 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk, season to taste with salt and remove from the heat.
• While the broth is simmering, divide the soft tofu into 6 bowls. Break each slice into 4 or 5 pieces. Season each bowl of tofu with 2 teaspoons of soy sauce and a few cracks of black pepper, and top with about ¼ cup of the fresh herb mix.
• Ladle the hot broth and tomatoes over the bowls of silken tofu. Top with sliced scallions and serve hot, with lime wedges for squeezing.

RED CURRY CARROT SOUP

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions (discard seasoning packets or save for another use)., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Spoon 1/2 cup cream from top of coconut milk and place in the pan. Add the curry paste, curry powder and turmeric; cook and stir until oil separates from coconut milk mixture, about 5 minutes., Stir in the meatballs, broth, zucchini, carrot, cabbage, fish sauce and remaining coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until carrot is tender and meatballs are heated through, 15-20 minutes. Drain noodles; stir into soup. , Garnish with bean sprouts, chow mein noodles, basil, green onions and microgreens if desired.