Thai Basil Lentils & Coconut Toasted Sesame Brown Rice (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

in #food7 years ago

Who knew basil was so good in thai food? Why have I never tried this!

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I don't think I'll ever forget our first summer in Puerto Varas, Chile. All summer my sister and I rode our bikes to town on the weekends because there was this gorgeous park that we could cut through with all of these steep trails and paths. Our house was on top of a really tall hill so it was downhill the whole way and so much fun. (It’s coming home that our legs paid for that).

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The town would be crazy busy when we went during the high season. We'd have to get off of our bikes and walk just to get through the crowds and the food trucks stationed everywhere and tents with open markets selling na-na to the tourists all summer.

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Some of the days when we'd got to the beach it was so packed you couldn’t see any sand, just a very colorful sea of color and movement. What I don’t understand is how they could stand getting in the water when the heat of the day only lasts for a few hours. It was never enough to warm the chilling water. But anyway, let's talk recipe.

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I had all of this beautiful fresh basil that I wanted to use while it’s still in season. That’s what inspired this recipe. I didn’t have any meat on hand so I decided that it would be a good time to go meatless.

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But, yeah, this is a vegan recipe if you skip the fish sauce, oh, and the pad thai paste (pretty sure that has fish in it too). Since I’m always writing recipes and categorizing them I end up inadvertently labeling them as I make them. For example, this recipe can be corn free if you just skip the baby corn and the little bit of cornstarch for the slurry, it’s gluten-free, it’s vegetarian, it’s vegan, it’s egg free, dairy free, nut free, and geez, what’s left after that I don’t know.

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It’s still a great recipe that you definitely should try even if you’re not vegan or gluten intolerant or allergic to dairy, etc. Oh, and a quick note on the ingredients: the hot red pepper I used was this kind that we happened to get at our produce stand this week and, I think , was called a rocoto pepper. At least that’s the closest thing I could find when I searched the internet for the name of a red pepper with black seeds (they were really hot).

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You can use any kind of spicy pepper, sauce, or dried spice. It’s just to add your desired level of kick. Then on the pad thai paste. I’m not sure if that can be purchased where you live but it is such a great flavor addition to this recipe. However, if you can’t find it you could probably sub pad thai sauce or just skip it.

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As always, the recipe is available upon request. The first request gets an upvote.

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Great post. You got my upvote :D

I'd love the recipe for this. It looks similar to a recipe I make. But I serve mine on quinoa.

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Hi @gikitiki, if you serve it on quinoa, do you use just boiled quinoa or do you mix it with something? I can find only quinoa to be a bit monotonous compared to something like rice so I wonder how you prepare it.

For this recipe, I like the quinoa plain since it will absorb the great flavours of the curry/stew.

My method for quinoa with a "dryer" topping (ie usually a grilled protein) is

  • in a dry pan, toast the quinoa like you would a spice
  • add a broth that will pair with the protein
  • simmer uncovered until the quinoa is to your desired doneness.
  • similar to a risotto, add a finely grated (use a zester) hard cheese (like Parmesan) to add

Thank you @gikitiki. That is some great advice. 😀
Need to try that next time I grill some meat or fish.

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OOOOooo! I love quinoa and I bet it'd be great with this @gikitiki! Here's the recipe and thanks for reading!!!

Question, do you make your own pad Thai paste or buy it? I like to make it by soaking and crushing tamarind, but sometimes I get lazy. If you made it from tamarind you could easily keep it vegan.

It's after midnight here but now I am hungry. :-)

I actually just bought mine but I would like to make it and that's a great tip for vegans. Thanks!

I want you to make this for me!

Thank you so much @lifes-a-donut! 😜 😝 😛

In my opinion, basil is amazing in everything!!! hehehe :) That is a deliciously wholesome and hearty looking meal!!!

I just did a post on a casserole which is apparently a traditional Louisiana dish and it was a huge hit with my family...

Thought you might like to take a gander... :)

https://steemit.com/food/@jaynie/cajun-chicken-gumbo-what-s-cooking-good-looking-4

Yum, yum! I am all about that Thai. 😀

I know you love it!

Yummy! Recipe please!

Thanks @alovelymess! The recipe is up top! 😀 😃 😀 😃 😀 😃 😀 😃

Okay this looks delicious. I have the hungers now

Haha, I love your "hungers" @fullofhope!

So much effort is to put into preparing these delicious Recipies! You would definitely be a Steemer to meet someday, totally jealous of all the food your having now. You definitely deserve more Rewards, keep on posting good Content like this, been following you for a long time now and always envy your cooking skills

Wow , what a huge compliment @steemitguide! Thank you so much!

Wawo....i like thai foods if someone never try must try in a life .....i m sure u will enjoy it.

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The food is looking yummy. I wish i could taste it. Upvoted and followed. But my upvote is not worthy as i am new here and don't have enough steem power.

It's valuable to me @rejakul! Thanks, and steem on!

Nice, looks like a professional food shoot!

That looks so delicious and very healthy, indeed. The photos are excellent. have a lovely weekend!

So sweet of you, thanks @ursteemitgirl!

Oh my gosh. This post made my tummy growl. Must try!

I am glad you like this post @amberquamme!

i love food, i wanna try that too !!! I have articles about food , im pretty sure you will like it

That sounds great @marshei17! Thanks for reading!

very nice...i like food.

mmm I gotta try that looks delicious! Is cilantro good in Thai food?

I love the look of the rocoto peppers-- looking kind of like candy apples

Cilantro is amazing in it @steemmate, you must try!

haha okay will do

Yummay!

Thanks @talanhorne

I love Thai basil on spicy noodles and pad thai, lovely on Vietnamese Pho as well!

I want to make pho really badly! Thanks @artedellavita

It's so easy and yummy! My mom's maid makes it all the time, such awesome comfort food!

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Very nice and delicious!

Another great recipe! The heat from the peppers sounds like it gave it that extra kick! My last trip to eat at an Ethiopian restaurant had this spice called Mitmita. I don't know if it's a common name or just the name of the spice made by the restaurant. It's a cayenne pepper based spice and has amazing flavor. If you are able to find that spice you should try it. Thanks again for the post!!

I'll look for it. Thanks @drstevegilbert

you're doing great!...making people healthier

I try, @kshtj19. Thanks for reading.

WOOOW I'm in love with this recipe! Thai food is ony of my favourites ♥ Thanks for sharing the vegan version too :D

It's one of mine too @isshappy, glad you like this!

Thanks for the share!
Now you made the blue cat hungry again 😀

Hehe, well I'm glad you like it @danielsaori

How could I not like it. ;)
But actually at the moment I feel full all day long. I'm currently in Japan so I'm eating like a pig, devouring all my favourite food. 😀

Looks pretty good and the fact that its meatless is even better.

I agree @azfix, thanks!

That food looks amazing! So much flavor, spices, and ingredients in one picture. I was about to go to bed when I saw this, now I'm thinking about having another meal lol. Thanks for sharing the recipe, I'll definitely have to try it!

Oh God, i love Thai food! I'm just crazy about it! And your tasty pictures make me hungry)))

Me too @travelmuse! I know what you mean.

Keep posting... And keep me hungry always...

Why does your food always looks so good?????
I'm permanently hungry when I see your posts ;)

Thanks so much for the kind words @cheeto.blue

You are gifted!!!

looks so good , Will be looking forward to your posts.

Up-voted :-)

RightWithin

basil is love !!

@gringalicious your photography is top tier

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