4 Light + Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes | Perfect for Summer!

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4 Light + Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes | Perfect for Summer!

Frequently Asked Questions

What spices or herbs go best with potatoes?

Potatoes are a wonderful side dish to almost any meat. You may be familiar with the many ways you can serve potatoes other than mashed.

These versatile veggies can be used as a side dish in many dishes. But did you know that numerous spices and herbs go well with potatoes?

These delicious recipes can spice up your next potato recipe.

What are the spices, condiments and seasonings Thailand uses in its dishes?

Thai cuisine is a blend of influences from Asia. It is rooted in India and China along with Southeast Asia.

Freshness, the essential ingredient of Thai cuisine, is key. Ingredients that are quickly cooked and picked at the right time will have more flavour. This is why meat, fish and vegetables, as well fruits, vegetables, herbs, seeds, and nuts are often eaten raw, then heated.

Spices and sauces give dishes depth and color. Fresh basil, cilantro, mint, coriander (cilantro), lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, garlic, chillies, chilli paste, soy sauce, tamarind juice, oyster sauce, palm sugar, coconut milk, lime leaves, galangal root, curry powder, shrimp paste, fish sauce, tamarind water, rice vinegar, etc. These ingredients are common.

What's the difference between curried and curry?

There is no difference between the spellings. Both terms refer to the exact same thing: An Indian dish that combines meat and vegetables with different seasonings.

Curry comes from the Hindi word kari meaning "to rub." This term refers to how the spice mixture is rubbed onto the food. Curried foods are generally cooked until they become golden.

Curried dishes weren't always reserved for special occasions. Today, they can be enjoyed throughout India. They can be made with chicken, beef or lamb and include vegetables as well.

Curried dishes are typically served alongside plain white rice. The most common accompaniments are raita (a yogurt paste) and chutney.

Thai food uses paprika?

Yes. It's an ingredient in many dishes including Pad See Ew (Thai Fried Rice), and eggs cooked in coconut milk.

Thai food is a good example of paprika.

Paprika is a product that dates back over 5,000-years to Ancient Greece. The Hungarian language means "pepper" and the word "paprika".

Statistics

Their 14 to 20 percent essential oil content means that cloves have the highest concentration of aroma compounds of any spice. (masterclass.com)
It has been estimated that around 1,000 tons of pepper and 1,000 tons of other common spices were imported into Western Europe each year during the Late Middle Ages. (en.wikipedia.org)
According to the McCormick Science Institute, indigenous Indian spices were cultivated as early as the 8th century BC in the gardens of Babylon. (spicecravings.com)

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How To

Do You Know How to Make Curry Paste?

Curry paste includes dried chillies (scallions, shallots), galangal root and lemongrass as well as kaffir lime leaves, garlic, shrimp pastes, sugar, salt and sometimes coconut milk. It's used extensively in Thai cuisine.

One of the most widely used condiments in Southeast Asia is curry paste. This unique flavor can be added to many dishes including curries, soups and stir-fries as well as rice dishes, noodles, desserts, and rice dishes.

It's easy to make at-home! Just follow our step-by-step guide below:

Step1 - Prepare Ingredients

Before you start making this recipe, prepare all ingredients.
Begin by peeling and cutting shallots into small pieces (about 2 cups). Then chop galangal root into small pieces (about 3 inches long) and set aside.
Next, cut four garlic cloves into pieces. Lemongrass stems about 1/2 inch thick should be removed and finely chopped.
Then, crush dried red chilli peppers (about four tablespoons) and remove the seeds (optional).
Cut the kaffirlime leaves into small strips, approximately 5 inches in length. Set aside the white portion of the stem.
After that, wash and drain shrimp paste (about 6 ounces), then coarsely mash it.
Finally, measure out sugar and salt.

Step2 - Grind Ingredients

Mix all ingredients until well combined.
It should have a texture similar to peanut butter.
Take note: If you are looking to reduce oil in your dish you can add water to the mix.

Step3 - Add Coconut Milk

Mix coconut milk with the mixture.
Add coconut milk slowly so that the paste does not become too sticky.
You can reduce the amount of chillies and increase the quantity of galangal root if you prefer it less spicy.
For a more spicy taste, increase the amount of chillies and reduce the use of galangal root. The final result should taste delicious to you.

Step4 – Serve