Thai Style Lime Pilaf Recipes

THAI STYLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine the garlic, ginger, jalapeno, salt and turmeric in the container of a food processor or blender. Process to a smooth paste. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until translucent, stirring frequently. Mix in the spice paste, and cook for a few minutes to release the oils.
• Add shrimp, and cook for a few minutes until pink, then add the tomatoes and coconut milk. Cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove the lid and simmer an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce. Stir in the fresh basil during the last minute of cooking.

THAI LIME SHRIMP & NOODLES

Steps:

• Place the first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Remove 1 tablespoon mixture; toss with shrimp., Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the shrimp mixture; stir-fry 2-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from pan; keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and shrimp mixture., Add broth, coconut milk, salt and remaining basil mixture to same pan. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in lime zest., Drain pasta; add pasta and shrimp to sauce, tossing to coat.

THAI STYLE LIME PILAF

Steps:

• Combine all ingredints except basil in pot, stir over medium heat until reaches boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes without lifting lid.
• Remove lid, add basil and fluff with fork. Let sit, covered for 5 additional minutes.
• If your rice seems sticky, a small squeeze of fresh lime juice stirred into rice will help.

THAI SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Finely grate enough zest from limes to measure 1 tablespoon. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. Place zest and juice in a blender; add cilantro, sugar, red chile pepper, garlic, salt and pepper. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, combine cabbages, cucumber, edamame, avocados, carrots and green onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.