coriander leaves

This speedy soup is the perfect pick-me-up for those midweek blues. On the table in no time and absolutely tasty.

Lemongrass chicken and rice soup

chicken

1.5L (6 cups) Massel Chicken Style Liquid Stock

lemongrass (inner core only), halved lengthways

(25 grams) ginger, thinly sliced

microwave basmati rice

Coriander leaves, micro shiso & chopped pickled chilli (from Asian food shops), to serve

tbs ginger

spring onions, finely sliced

(80 milliliters) sunflower oil

tbs chopped coriander leaves

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This curry is an Indian-inspired dish laced with vegies, perfect for that midweek meal.

Pumpkin, chickpea and tomato curry

tbs sunflower oil

onion,

garlic cloves, finely chopped

truss tomatoes, chopped

pumpkin,

tsp each ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, ground turmeric

coconut milk

can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

lemon

Jasmine rice, toasted flaked almonds,

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This fragrant curry paste is a perfect base for chicken, vegetable and fish curries. Here, Valli Little has used it in a chicken and eggplant curry with absolutely tasty results.

Thai chicken and eggplant yellow curry

lemongrass stalks (white part only), chopped

Asian (red) eschalots, chopped

red chillies (seeds removed from half), chopped

garlic cloves, chopped

kaffir lime leaves

coriander

limes

olive oil

(650 grams) chicken thigh fillets

(150 grams) yellow curry paste

tbs palm sugar

tbs fish sauce

lime

Thai eggplants (from Asian grocers) or 3 halved Japanese eggplants

Thai basil leaves, coriander

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#goldenapron3 Week#23 #thai Being a coconut eater, born and brought up in Coastal Karnataka, we like Thai food over any other cuisine. Thai green curry is our favourite and when it is with homemade fresh paste, nothing like it. Homemade curry paste is very simple to make and loaded with rich flavour as well as delicious. It is the perfect menu for weekend family lunch.Three main ingredients which are very important is lemon grass, galangal (Thai ginger), Thai sweet basil and tender lemon leaves. Instead of lemon leaves one should be able to use grated lemon rind (only outer layer) as well.

Homemade Vegetarian Thai Green curry paste

table spoon -Coriander seeds

teaspoon- Cumin seeds

tea spoon -Turmeric

inch- Ginger

-Garlic

3/4-1 inch - Galangal (Thai Ginger)

-Coriander leaves

-Onion

Green chillies

-Lemon grass bulb

salt

Lemon leaves

Slice ginger, galangal, onion, green chillies. Mine was home grown heirloom variety, which is less spicy. If your chilli is spicier, please remove inner seeds.

Remove outer stiff cover from the lemon grass bulb. Then slice it and keep it ready.

Put everything in the mixer jar and make a paste by adding very minimal water. Store this paste in an air tight bottle. This portion suffice for twice.

Cilantro is an essential fresh herb in many of my recipes. Learn how to store cilantro, how to cut it, and use this ingredient in recipes!

How to store cilantro + Buy, Cut, Use

Cilantro

Buy a bunch of cilantro leaves or cut from homegrown plant. Cut the root if any. Pick leaves that are green and crisp.

Open the cilantro bunch, and wash the leaves well under cold water or in a large bowl of cold water (keep the bunch together, so it is easier to handle later). You might want to wash 2-3 times to remove all grit.

Transfer the cilantro to a strainer or shake well to remove all excess water.

Spread on a kitchen towel without overlapping as much as possible. Pick out any brown or yellow leaves while spreading. Pat dry with paper towels, and use right away.

You can also let the cilantro leaves air dry completely before storing. You might want to turn them once so they dry completely.

How to clean cilantro

Place the cilantro on a cutting board. Trim the bottom stems of cilantro using a sharp knife. Save the stems to make chutneys, broth or add to soups. Refrigerate or freeze in a contianer or ziploc lined with paper towel.

Chop the leaves coarsely using a sharp knife, so as to not bruise them while chopping.

How to cut cilantro

Lay the cilantro evenly on top of a large paper towel keeping the stems on one side. Start rolling from one to the other like a pinwheel.

Place the rolled paper towel inside an airtight plastic bag (or ziploc) and seal it. Refrigerate in the crisper section. Check once a week or whenever you use to remove any browned leaves.

This method works to keep cilantro for up to 2 weeks. Wash cilantro before using.

Store in refrigerator - without washing

Fill a jar or glass with 1-2 inch water. Put the bunch of cilantro into the water, so that the stems are immersed.

Cover the leaves with a plastic bag. Tie a knot to secure the bag over the leaves. Check the water level every few days and add more water or change water if needed.

This method can be used for washed or unwashed cilantro. If not washing before storing, then wash before use. The cilantro can be preserved this way for 2-3 weeks.

Store in refrigerator - in a jar or glass of water

This method is great if you use cilantro frequently such as for Indian or Mexican food. Dry the cilantro completely before chopping to store with this method.

Chop the cilantro coarsely using a sharp knife.

Line a paper towel in an airtight container. Place the cilantro in the container making sure to not pack too much. Cover with a paper towel and refrigerate.

You can also place a egg in the container as it helps to absorb moisture.

Check every week or whenever you use to remove any browned leaves. This method works well to store cilantro for up to 3 weeks.

Store in refrigerator - chopped cilantro (my preferred method)

Sometimes stored cilantro can look wilted. To make it look fresh, place it in a bowl of ice-cold water for 5 minutes. The cilantro will look fresh and crisp.

Using stored cilantro

Will have to give this a try.  Before I have done the tall bottle with a little water and a covered top, but find  the cilantro still just doesn't last more than a week that way. Thanks for the tip.

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Cilantro is a vibrant green, citrusy-flavored herb essential in Indian cooking and other cuisines. The leaves are a perfect garnish to your favorite rich and spicy dishes, and the stems work beautifully in chutneys. Learn how to store cilantro and care for this key ingredient!

How to Store Cilantro

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