What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Cheerful Choices: Ka-Pow! Thai Curry Tacos! Fusion foods get my vote every time. This is a perfect example of where the Mexican culture teams with a kick of Thai for a contrast that sends the taste buds spinning. Curry is the star attraction and the best kept secret to a spice sensation beyond your wildest dreams. When the ingredients overlap, they bring their own unique experience that transports you halfway around the world in a chemical reaction. Are you ready to travel?
KA-POW! THAI CURRY TACOS
Ingredients:
12 corn tortillas, street-size
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cups cooked turkey meat, shredded
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
8.5 ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained and finely chopped
10-ounce bag broccoli slaw
1 cup sweet corn, off the cob
Lime wedge, for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°. Spray each corn tortilla on both sides with nonstick oil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside. Warm canola oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add the Thai red curry paste, minced garlic, and chopped onion. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the garlic and onions are softened. Add the shredded turkey. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk, lime juice, and sun dried tomatoes; simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. To assemble tacos, layer the broccoli slaw onto the crispy corn tacos. Divide the turkey mixture among the tortillas. Top with sweet corn. Garnish with lime wedges. Serve immediately.