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Creative Thai Bolognese

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Maya Leinenbach (Fitgreenmind)
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Fusion dish crossing Italian bolognese with Thai flavors. Not authentic to either cuisine but absolutely delicious with coconut milk, curry paste, and fresh herbs.

Prep Time

15

Cook Time

20

Total Time

35

Ingredients you'll need

For the soy mixture

  • 80g soy chunks
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 200ml water.

For the soffritto

  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 chili
  • Piece of ginger
  • 1 heaped tbsp red curry paste.

For the sauce

  • 500g tomato sauce
  • 100ml coconut milk
  • Juice from 1/2 to 1 lime
  • Salt and sugar to taste
  • 3 lime leaves (optional).

For serving

  • Rice noodles
  • Handful fresh cilantro
  • Crushed cashews
  • Lime juice
  • Chili flakes

Let's get cookin'

  1. Cook soy chunks with soy sauce and water until liquid is absorbed
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, chili, and ginger in coconut oil for 5 minutes
  3. Add curry paste and cook briefly
  4. Add tomato sauce, coconut milk, lime juice, salt, sugar, lime leaves, and cooked soy chunks
  5. Simmer while preparing rice noodles according to package instructions
  6. Stir in fresh cilantro and rice noodles
  7. Serve topped with crushed cashews, lime juice, and chili flakes
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Thai Bolognese – Asian-Italian Pasta Kiss

What happens when Italian Bolognese meets Thai flavors? This creative Thai Bolognese! Soy chunks replace the ground beef, while a 'soffritto' of onions, garlic, carrots, chili, and ginger forms the aromatic base. Red curry paste, coconut milk, and lime leaves bring authentic Thai notes to the table, while tomato sauce provides the Italian soul. Lime juice perfectly balances the flavors. Served with rice noodles and garnished with cilantro, crushed cashews, and chili flakes, this becomes a unique fusion dish. It proves that creativity in the kitchen knows no bounds, and sometimes the best dishes arise from bold combinations! 🍝🌶️

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