I think I might be obsessed with Thai food you guys……..
Like, if I just found out I only had a few days to live I’d probably make eating some Thai one of my top priorities. Have you ever thought about that, by the way? What would you eat if nothing else mattered and it was all about what you actually love to eat. If you could take away every other factor (nutrition, expense, calories, availability, social pressures….), if none of those things existed what would you eat just because you genuinely love the taste?
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I find it hard to decide what I personally favor and you probably do too, becuase all of those things play a part in what foods have become our favorites. It totally reminds me of a part on Gilmore Girls when Loralai is trying to figure out her dilemma of whether or not she actually likes pop-tarts because she does or because they were something her mother never let her have. That is such a hilarious show.
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I think I can honestly say that I love Thai food for it just being Thai food. The fact that this stir-fry is also really healthy and pretty easy to make is just an added bonus to that love. Yeah, I definitely would put it near the top of my list, but maybe not at number one, I’d have to seriously consider what would be first. So what would be on the top of your list? It’s a hard call to make isn’t it?
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I got some cashews a while back and I’ve been debating over what to use them in for the longest time, but I finally decided to do Thai first because it just sounded amazing.
Also, my mom bought me some dried lemongrass a few months ago and I had totally forgotten about it until I found it lost under a pile of ingredients. I haven't found fresh lemongrass in a long time but I thought if I infused into rice it would be almost as good. If you can find fresh, I’d totally say to use that because it would probably be even more amazing, but using a tea steeper to keep the hard pieces from getting lost in the rice seemed to work really well. I also used dried lime leaves, which are a Thai flavor staple so they were destined to go together in a recipe.
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By now you’re probably thinking that my ingredient list is forever long. Okay, I know I put a lot of things into this but some of minor things can be omitted, I listed them as optional, but I’d recommend using as many of the items as you can because a huge part of good Thai is all the different layers of flavor.
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You’ll have to let me know when you think of your ultimate favorite foods. Not only do I find it interesting to hear, but I am always excited for inspiration from my readers about what I should make.
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As always, the recipe is available upon request. The first request gets an upvote.
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It looks super tasty... I think I can finish the full bowl haha
So sorry for the delay in responding. Thanks so much for commenting @robertsekhose
Lemongrass brown rice and Cashews? Count me in! Can I get the recipe, please? :-)
Yum yum! This looks SO good! I definitely love Thai food. I'm going to have to explore the little Asian markets around town and find myself some lemongrass and lime leaves. I'm a huge sucker for Thai green curry.
It's so hard to pick one top/favorite food! That's nearly impossible, really... because it totally depends on the season and my mood! lol BUT I would have to say my favorite is probably crispy BBQ duck... it doesn't matter the season, or anything else, if I see duck on any menu, I'm probably going to order it. And hubby and I have fortunately become fairly adept at making our own. In fact, there's even some duck leftovers in the fridge right now! lol I know what I'm having for dinner...
So sorry for the delay in responding, this one some how slipped by me. Remind me, what part of the world are you in? If you're in the states near a larger city, Trader Joes will have lemon grass, or Whole Foods Markets or your local artsy / fartsy hip grocery store.
I understand with the duck. I've only had it prepared right for me one restaurant, but it was awesome.
Thanks so much for the great commenting @offbeatbroad
No worries!
Yes, I'm in Canada, so there's no Trader Joes, but there's a Whole Foods here. I'm sure I could find it there. We have a really amazing Chinatown here, though, which I feel would be a really reliable place for quality Asian ingredients, without breaking the bank. hahaha
This looks so awesome. I love your rice dishes!!
Thanks @fullofhope! I'm always happy to please you!
I could so eat this for breakfast!! Gorgeous photography!!
Awwww, you flatter me @noboxes!
Oh my God, this looks so tasty!
Thanks @askaran
You've definitely got talent for food styling, keep up the great work. Appreciate the effort you're putting into your posts, hopefully I can pick up a few tips for food styling and start posting some of my own ;) ...from a fellow foodie @phamished :)
Thanks so much for the great commenting @phamished. I am flattered that you think you can pick up some styling tips from me
My pleasure. I'm still new to Steemit so apologies for the load of comments, I keep telling myself not to comment on all your posts but they're all different, interesting and a great read so it's hard not to! Anyway, keep it up and see ya around Steemit. :)
You can never have too many comments. They're all appreciated. And again, thanks for all of the complimentary words
I’m obsessed with stir fry in general 👩🏻🍳. Excited to follow you and check out future recipes!
Recipe plz
Just shared it. Thanks @marconah!
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I like it
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I took a look. Give us more pictures next time, please
Yummmmi @gringalicious You make me hungry,,, sent me this food for celebating my birthday... Hahah. Nice to meet you, lets walk to steem travel.
I appreciate it @joe28! Thanks.
You are welcome. Lets walk to my article dear. I need your
@gringalicious Yummy!!
Thank you so much @michaeljn
Looks mouth watering @gringalicious!
I'm glad you like it @themessup!
every food nice for health
I'm glad you think so @mahbubalam!
wow it's a very good meal. thanks for sharing. good post @gringalicious
So happy you liked it @rizasukma!
I am also happy if my friends are happy 😊
Hello my dear))))) As always your talent at the height))) Thanks for the history, the recipe and photos)) They are incomparable))))
There is no comparison, hahaha, correct.
Oo great food recipe i pholo your post thanks
Thanks @bond100!
Your photos look amazing! I love cashews!
Thanks so much for commenting @endlessnoms. I am glad you liked ti
Me too! Thanks @endlessnoms!
Looking very yummy mmmm 😋😋😋
That's super sweet @olgy-art!
Mm mm ! Yummy !!😋😋😋
Thank you so much @karenmckersie! Very sweet of you.
This is again so mouthwatering my friend! And I am such a great lover of rice based dish...well I eat rice nearly everyday!
Got to tell my wife to do this one soon!
Thanks so much for the recipe my friend!
I hope you guys enjoy @progressivechef!
It looks very tasty and very useful!
Thanks @semptly, I am glad that you found it useful
Looks so healthy <3 must try someday. Also your photography is amazing !
I hope you do give it a try @vangelov. Thanks so much for the compliment on my photograph
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Very professionally made this looks superb :D
Thanks so much for the kind words @blazing
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Best Cashew Chicken brown rice @gringalicious.It must be yummy and its presentation is lovely .
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my post @fatimagull
Great pictures!
Thanks for the compliment @volodtarasov
Looks so good, I would like to try thai food one day :)
I hope you get a chance to give it a try @mastercem
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You open my appetite with this great dish my friend! It looks so tasty, i like the chicken with brown rice, and the ingredients which you use it's so nutritious,and very healthy.
I wish you a happy day.
Thanks so much for the great comment and compliments @creativewoman. Hope you have a great Saturday
Oh my this looks absolutely gorgeous. I love brown rice and never thought to try lemongrass with it before... I love the idea and will be trying it out! Always such beautiful food and photography... it gives me much delight to view!
Oh, how very sweet! Yeah, let me know what you think of the lemongrass. Have a great weekend!!
Thanks @p3rspectivo
wow
Thanks @angela.ghkh
This looks so good! and the photography was outstanding. Great job!
Thanks so much for the kind words @johnnyray.
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yum yum! This looks so.... good... I definitely want to try it Thank you for sharing
I hope you get a chance to give it a try @mannyfig1956
You are making it easier for the community to communicate with each other. Great work. Thanks to you @gringalicious
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Mmmmmmm I LOVE Thai Food and cashews!
Im not sure if its my love for Thai Food but your photography seems to be getting better!
These photos have a really nice feel. Are you using some kind of art filter or digital effect?
Regardless these photos are fantastic and your a pro!
I don't use any filters and no digital effect. Of course, I do touch up my photos, I use Lightroom. But my main tool of success is that I only use natural lighting. I do use reflectors and mirrors to help direct the light when needed. Super huge thanks for the awesome compliment @quinneaker
Well very well done indeed!
When you have that kind of skill you don't need any of the after affects. Really really nice. Not only is the quality of the photos great but you put a lot into setting up the scene. I have noticed how much you like to do the "bead head" look where its kinda messy but so artist and visually beautiful. You have a really nice style but you also keep evolving and changing it up so its interesting and unique every time!
I will keep checking ur posts just to see your amazing photography skills!
SteemOn!
Wow, in addition to everything else you do, you're an awesome commenter. Thanks so much for noticing the fine details of my photography, I really appreciate it. I really want to work on other types of photography. Looks like we will both get practice at travel photography in 28 days or so
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Your creative content inspires me to poetic response ;-)>
You should totally get into more photography as you really have a special skill for it and I am sure it extends beyond just food photography.
Yes we will have some great travel photography coming up soon. I will likely be going an extra week early and maybe an extra week late to take advantage of being in Europe anyways. SOOO many great photo ops!
If your down let me know and maybe we can coordinate.
Bless~*~
I am going to London for two days prior, the 30th and 31st. We fly into Lisbon on the 1st. My older sister @alovelymess is actually due on the first, so I HAVE to get back no later than the 6th. We're all hoping her little one doesn't arrive before we do
Oh wow so you have a little niece due any day after SteemFest???
Ah! Thai food! I'm glad that you had a lot of ingredients for this cooking! It looks really delicious and healthy. I especially like the cashews and pumpkin. Wonderful photo presentation, as always! ;)
Ahh, the cashews and the pumpkin. I really enjoyed the combo. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a great comment @tangmo
With my great pleasure! I love your combo, too! ;)
Wow . Delicious .... This food is truly good for health ...
I try to do some health from time to time. Thanks for noticing @american-pie
Amazing, it looks mouth watering. Thanks for sharing.
I am thrilled you liked it @firepower. I am also thrilled that you took the time to stop by and give me a great comment!
Thanks so much @faissalchahid!