This is one of my favorite recipes of all time! It’s delicious and nutritious (and spicy)! Serves 3-4 people.

Ingredients:

• 1 jalapeno
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 T chopped fresh ginger
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped or crushed
• 1 T fine coriander (I use 2 or even 3 T because I LOVE the flavor!!)
• 1/2 T cumin
• 2-3 T water
• 2 T coconut oil
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 chicken breasts, skinless, sliced into thin strips
• 1 sliced bell pepper (or other veggie you desire)
• 1 can bamboo shoots and/or water chestnuts
• 1 T sugar
• a few drops of fish sauce
• 1 T lime juice
• rice or quinoa

1. In a food processor, add jalapeno, pepper flakes, ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, and process to a paste. Add a few tablespoons of water to create a more workable consistency.

2. In a large saucepan, heat oil over high heat, and add all paste at once. Fry it quickly, stirring continuously. Add coconut milk, turn heat to medium, and simmer. Add sliced chicken and cook until chicken is done (5-10 minutes, but I like my sauce to reduce so I let it summer for 15-20 minutes). Add bell pepper about halfway through.

3. Add to taste: sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and season with salt. Simmer for another 5 minutes, serve immediately over rice or quinoa.

4. Enjoy!!

Happy eating!

Warmly,

Dani