Okay this isn't quite as quick and easy as PB & J, but it is quick and it is easy and it is fantastic. This is an accidental adaptation of a recipe I read in Chatelaine, I read it, decided to try it and then didn't look at it again, which means that in the end I didn't really follow what they suggested.
Peanut Butter & Curry Noodles
( Don't get scared off think Pad Thai)
Sauce Base
2-3 T peanut butter (just nuts, is what I used and it was great but I am sure Skippy would do)
1-3 T red curry paste ( I use Cock Brand from Superstore*, it is a pure curry paste, just ground up garlic, chillies, ginger, etc., it is SPICY, for the kids I use 1/2 T, however if you are using something like Thai Kitchen curry paste you could use more, just taste it to see what you think )
1/2-1 C chicken stock, veggie stock or just plain water.
Splash of lime juice
Splash of soy sauce
That's it.
If you want meat, brown it a bit then add the paste and peanut butter, then the other liquids. You need to be sure you have mixed in the curry paste well, a bite of solid curry paste is not pleasant. Add some veggies. For those of you who like a more solid recipe:
Sauce Base
2-3 T peanut butter (just nuts, is what I used and it was great but I am sure Skippy would do)
1-3 T red curry paste ( I use Cock Brand from Superstore*, it is a pure curry paste, just ground up garlic, chillies, ginger, etc., it is SPICY, for the kids I use 1/2 T, however if you are using something like Thai Kitchen curry paste you could use more, just taste it to see what you think )
1/2-1 C chicken stock, veggie stock or just plain water.
Splash of lime juice
Splash of soy sauce
That's it.
If you want meat, brown it a bit then add the paste and peanut butter, then the other liquids. You need to be sure you have mixed in the curry paste well, a bite of solid curry paste is not pleasant. Add some veggies. For those of you who like a more solid recipe:
1. Brown
2 chicken breasts ( sliced in thin strips, or cubes, I like strips they cook faster and the meat goes further but it is a bit tedious)
Add ingredients for the sauce (above)
2. Add
1 carrot chopped on the angle in bite sized pieces
1 red pepper chopped in 1 " chunks
1 medium sized onion (slice however you like it)
3 mushrooms, chopped in bite sized pieces
1/4 cup peas
3. Cook 1/2 lb spaghetti, drain, add to other ingredients
4. Stir, garnish with chopped peanuts (1/4 C), green onions (3), and fresh cilantro (4 T)
Serves 4-6.
*This comes plastic container that is on the large side, especially when using a tablespoon at a time but it will keep in your fridge for months, honestly easily 3-4 months, and it is only $2.48!
