Evil Jungle Prince with Mixed Vegetables

Submitted by PollyB

"I hope I did everything right, this is my first recipe. I'm not sure were I found this, but I do make it often and we enjoy every mouthful."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb mixed vegetables (any variety of bamboo shoots, baby corn, asparagus, zucchini, tomatoes, bell peppers, water chestnut)
• 2 -6 small red chili peppers
• 1⁄2 stalk fresh lemongrass
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1⁄2 cup coconut milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 10 -15 leaves basil
• 2 cups rice or 2 cups cooked noodles

directions

1. Cut mixed vegetables into thin strips.
2. Grind red chili peppers, and lemon grass in a blender or with mortar.
3. Heat oil to medium high and sauté pepper mixture for 3 minutes.
4. Stir in coconut milk and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add vegetables and cook for 5 more minutes.
6. Stir in basil.
7. Serve on a bed rice or noodles.

Reviews

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I added a block of firm tofu and slightly reduced the vegetables and this was delicious. I needed more coconut milk to create enough sauce for all the ingredients. I was glad to find this recipe -- I came across it an airline magazine a long time ago but lost it. Thanks for posting!