Traditional Easter Dinner
April 13th, 2009Yesterday was my first Easter that I didn’t spend with at least one member of my family. In order to make my own traditions and keep from being too homesick, I decided to make one of my favorite non-traditional comfort foods. It’s simple and easy, and the best part is the leftovers.
Curried Chicken with Veggies
* Mild Curry Paste
* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chopped into 1 inch cubes
* Bag of frozen green beans
* Bag of frozen crinkle-cut carrots
* 1 can of coconut milk
* 2 Tb vegetable oil
* 2 Tb fish sauce
* 2 cups of jasmine riceBegin by rinsing rice in cool water until water is runs clear through rice. Cook rice according to package or following these instructions. Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes and add chicken to 1 Tb of hot oil in wok or large skill. Cook chicken completely. At the same time reheat vegetables in an additional pot until veggies are cooked through. Combine veggies into chicken and add fish sauce, coconut milk, and curry to taste. (I usually add 1/3 to 1/2 of jar.) Cook for 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and coated chicken and veggies. Serve over rice and enjoy!

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