Vietnamese Vegetable Curry Recipes

VIETNAMESE STYLE VEGETARIAN CURRY SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Saute onion and shallots until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic, ginger, lemon grass and curry powder. Cook for about 5 minutes, to release the flavors of the curry. Stir in green pepper, carrots, mushrooms and tofu. Pour in vegetable stock and water. Season with fish sauce and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then stir in potatoes and coconut milk. When soup returns to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 to 60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Garnish each bowl with a pile of bean sprouts and cilantro.

VIETNAMESE SPICY VEGETABLE CURRY

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in a wok or large saucepan, over moderate heat.
• Add the shallots, garlic, curry powder, turmeric, and chili paste and stir until fragrant, about one minute.
• Add the soy sauce, lemon grass and ginger and stir for another 30 seconds.
• Add the low fat milk and brown sugar and bring to a boil.
• Add the carrots and potatoes, and reduce the heat and let simmer until they soften a bit, in about 20 minutes.
• Then add the onions, cauliflower, green beans and cook until they begin to soften, another 10 minutes.
• Just before serving, stir in the lime leaves and basil leaves.
• Remove from heat and serve with steamed rice.