LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2021

STEW AND IMPROVED

VEGAN GREEN CURRYWITH TOFU & CASHEWS

Fragrant and comforting, this verdant Thai-style curry requires a fair bit of advanced prep, but it comes together in minutes. Thai Kitchen brand curry paste is specified as it’s relatively mild and easy to find. Keep in mind that other brands may contain fish sauce and vary in heat level, so adjust accordingly. 1 tbsp (15 mL) raw coconut oil 2 large shallots, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp (30 mL) Thai Kitchen green curry paste 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) vegetable stock 1 (400 mL) can full-fat coconut milk 1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce 1 tsp (5 mL) packed light brown sugar Salt to taste 3 cups (750 mL) broccoli florets 1 medium zucchini, about 8 oz (225 g), trimmed, halved lengthwise and sliced on bias 1/3 inch (8 mm) thick 6 oz (170 g) green beans, trimmed and halved 1 (1-lb) block extra-firm tofu, drained, dried and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes 1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed cilantro leaves 2 tsp (10 mL) lime juice 1 lime, washed Roasted cashews and basil leaves for garnish Steamed jasmine rice for serving 1 In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just starting to brown, about 4 min- utes. Add garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add curry paste. Cook for 30 seconds. Add veg- etable stock, coconut milk, soy

until finely chopped. Add 1 cup (250 mL) of hot cooking liquid. Run machine until cilantro is very finely chopped and liquid is light green. Return mixture to curry and gently stir in along with lime juice. Taste for salt. 3 Using a rasp, lightly grate a little lime zest overtop. Sprinkle with cashews and basil. Serve with steamed rice.

WHAT TO SERVE

sauce, sugar and salt. Raise heat to high. When it comes to a boil, add broccoli, zucchini, beans and tofu. When it returns to a boil, partially cover and reduce heat to maintain a brisk simmer. Cook, gently stirring twice, until vegetables are al dente, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. 2 Place cilantro in a food proces- sor or mini food chopper. Pulse

Fragrant exotic fruit and spice tones marry with the textures and dominant flavours of the curry. The wine’s hint of sweetness will moderate any heat. Pelee Island Lola Gewürztraminer VQA LCBO 618231, $13.95

Serves 4

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AUTUMN 2021 FOOD & DRINK