Yesterday we went to Lee Lee's Asian market and bought some spices that we've never cooked with before like turmeric and coriander. We also got the chili peppers, coconut milk and udon noodles. The only thing we did not get there was bean sprouts as their packages were too big and didn't look as fresh as we wanted.
Today I went early to Sprouts and got the bean sprouts and we made the soup for lunch. I hoped it would be good, but it was even better than I expected. I'm slowly learning to like Thai curry and I'm getting better. For a long time now, I've been able to eat maybe half a serving and then the taste would get to be too much. I think it is because it has a little bit of a sweet taste and I don't think of curry or soup being sweet. That said, the taste is growing on me. This soup is a lot like the curry we get at a place called Chinese Combo. They serve both Thai and Chinese food. Anyway, it would also be delicious with rice instead of noodles and that is probably what my daughter will do with the leftovers. Here is a picture of our soup garnished with bean sprouts and cilantro.
I went for a 45 minute walk outside this morning. Our weather has warmed up a lot and I was actually sweating on the walk. I was also huffing and puffing up that big hill to get back home.
Friday I went back to Jazzercize and purchased eight more classes which I will ration out at two per week. It was nice to see all the ladies again and they seemed happy to have me back.
I am definitely going to have to try that recipe! Today I had Tom Yum soup with shrimp for lunch :)
ReplyDeleteYou've got the warmer weather and we're freezing over here!
Oh, looks yummy! I love those kinds of spices and should try this soup.
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The soup sounds delicious and your presentation is lovely! :)
ReplyDeleteThe soup looks great! I make a Thai-ish coconut shrimp curry almost every week. The flavor has definitely grown on me!
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you liked the soup! It has such a unique flavor, complex is the best way to describe it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday!
I saw that soup recipe too but wasn't sure my family would appreciate it. since you said you liked it, maybe we'll give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was warming up enough here to walk outside too but just saw on the news that there's a major storm coming tomorrow that is expected to bring 6-9 inches of snow! I'm so ready for spring!
The soup sounds delicious! I think it's great that you keep moving. It's probably one reason you have been such a successful maintainer. You are a good example for me, and I'm working at moving my body more, even though it sometimes doesn't want to cooperate. I'm a couch potato at heart, so it's good for me to follow your activities.
ReplyDeleteThat soup sounds and looks delish!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a curry person either and haven't really tried it in a while. That soup looks great!
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