Saffron-Ginger Rice with Thai Red Curry Soup
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Soups- Stews- Chowders- Chili
Ingredients
- Saffron-Ginger Rice:
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup Mahatma Jasmine Enriched Thai Fragrant Long Grain Rice
- 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground saffron
- Thai Red Curry Soup:
- 1 lb. unpeeled medium-size raw shrimp (31/40)
- 2 (14 oz.) cans light coconut milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. red curry paste
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 1/3 cups halved sugar snap peas
- 1 (4 oz.) pkg. sliced fresh gourmet mushroom blend
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
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Prepare Rice:
- Bring 2 cups vegetable broth and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heart to low and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat, and keep warm.
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Prepare Soup:
- Peel shrimp, devein, if desired
- Bring coconut milk and next 3 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shrimp. peas, and mushrooms. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender.
- Spoon rice into bowls. Top with soup, and sprinkle with cilantro. Season with salt to taste.