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Sorta Succotash

succatash
In life we make a lot of assumptions, this I think can be a dangerous way to filter out people or ideas. My analogy for this in a food related sense would be on a shopping trip I made the other day. I grabbed what I assumed to be regular corn, so to my amazement when I got home and began shuckin’ what lied beneath the humble husk was the most beautiful jewel toned purple and white sweet corn. Continue reading “Sorta Succotash”

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15 minute Pad Thai


Faster then picking up take out.
Faster then picking up take out.

Have you ever ordered Pad Thai and ended up with a clumpy, soggy, orange mess? I have. This isn’t always the case but I have tried many a bad pad if you know what i’m sayin. There is the most amazing Thai cart downtown and they make great food on the cheap, we are talking $5 for fresh made, authentic food. I can’t always make it down there so I have started experimenting with my own version. Using and utilizing what is best of the season and using a stir fry technique it all comes together fast and with a little practice quite easily. Get familiar with your local Asian market, talk to the shop keep, get to know the products, research and then you can make a fast and easy meal for you and your family that is restaurant quality, without the extra salt, and expense
Fresh rice sticks, you will need a couple of handfuls for 4 portions
Fresh rice sticks, you will need a couple of handfuls for 4 portions

For the sake of ease, this is a sauce I found at the market by my house its real good and you can control the amount.
For the sake of ease, this is a sauce I found at the market by my house its real good and you can control the amount.

Wild caught shrimp
Wild caught shrimp
Tofu, is an option if you like it, you can sear it, fry it, or leave it plain
Tofu, is an option if you like it, you can sear it, fry it, or leave it plain
In a medium hot wok, add a few tablespoons canola or peanut oil, add fresh rice sticks and stir fry till golden
rice sticks getting browned in wok first
rice sticks getting browned in wok first
add a few tablespoons of the sauce or to your preference, stir it around and add just enough water to make noodles tender. Add 1/2 cup of green onions, I also added one green garlic since it is in season and I am a big fan. Remove noodles and put onto serving plate, in the wok add shrimp and cook till pink and firm (not to long or they will be bubble gum), you can also heat your tofu at this time. Add those to the noodles, sprinkle with mung bean sprouts, and peanuts (I used cashews, cuz i’m makin it mine), cilantro, and a squeeze or three of lime. Like it spicy? Sciracha will be your ticket to heat! Here again this is just a guideline you can add what you like to meet your diet needs or preferences. You can freeze the rice sticks and keep the sauce in the fridge and keep some things on hand and make this fast,fresh and easy!IMG_4534