Having
fresh basil available means that there's always some pesto in the fridge.
If you don't have the time or
fresh basil available, store - bought works well, too!
Not exact matches
But if you'd prefer,
fresh basil is readily
available at almost every grocery store year round and quite inexpensive.
Organic
fresh basil grows like a weed in the summertime and is readily
available.
2 tbsp groundnut oil2 shallots, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, finely sliced4 heaped tbsp homemade Thai red curry paste (see below) 1/2 -1 tbsp fish sauce1 tsp palm sugar4 - 5 kaffir lime leaves (see tip) 400 ml coconut milk6 baby aubergines or 1 aubergine, cut into chunks3 skinless free - range chicken breasts, sliced150g green beans, halvedHandful of
fresh Thai
basil (from Asian shops) or
fresh coriander, chopped For the Thai red curry paste 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds8 - 10 long red chillies2 dried red chillies, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes 1/2 tsp ground white pepper3 fat garlic cloves3 lemongrass stalks, outer skin removed, finely sliced4 coriander roots (from Asian grocers), roughly chopped — or use the stalks from a large bunch of
fresh coriander6
fresh kaffir lime leaves or finely grated zest of 1 lime5cm piece
fresh galangal or ginger, finely grated2 tsp shrimp paste (
available in the world food section of supermarkets)
Thai red chicken curry 2 tbsp groundnut oil2 shallots, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, finely sliced4 heaped tbsp homemade Thai red curry paste (see below) 1/2 -1 tbsp fish sauce1 tsp palm sugar4 - 5 kaffir lime leaves (see tip) 400 ml coconut milk6 baby aubergines or 1 aubergine, cut into chunks3 skinless free - range chicken breasts, sliced150g green beans, halvedHandful of
fresh Thai
basil (from Asian shops) or
fresh coriander, chopped For the Thai red curry paste 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds8 - 10 long red chillies2 dried red chillies, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes 1/2 tsp ground white pepper3 fat garlic cloves3 lemongrass stalks, outer skin removed, finely sliced4 coriander roots (from Asian grocers), roughly chopped — or use the stalks from a large bunch of
fresh coriander6
fresh kaffir lime leaves or finely grated zest of 1 lime5cm piece
fresh galangal or ginger, finely grated2 tsp shrimp paste (
available in the world food section of supermarkets)
Garnish: 4 teaspoons lightly roasted, salted and chopped cashews or peanuts plus 4
fresh Thai
basil sprigs (widely
available in Asian markets)
For herbs I used
basil, thyme & parsley, they were the
fresh ones I had
available.
500g - 1000g watermelon, cut into bite - size chunks 1/2 cucumber, cut into bite - sized chunks 100 - 200g feta cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp chopped
fresh mint (You can also use
fresh basil leaves, if you like it more or it's more readily
available)
They have a lighter fare menu
available downstairs, where the talented bartenders will muddle - up a cocktail with
fresh basil for you.
Organic
fresh basil grows like a weed in the summertime and is readily
available.
I love all the
fresh herbs
available during the summer, and the
basil is still plentiful at the markets.
Perfect for all the
fresh tomatoes and
basil available right now.
Menu items will vary daily: Continental Breakfast (Pre-first course and
available throughout breakfast):
Fresh Baked Pastry of the Day House - made Honey Granola Assorted Clover Yogurt First Course: Olea olive oil rosemary muffin or biscuit House - made cherry lime preserves and seasonal fruit Fruit smoothie shooter and seasonal fruit Second Course Entree: Poached farm egg on cheesy grits fritter and wilted mustard greens, with creole butter emulsion and Hobbs bacon and Whole wheat strawberry pancakes with lemon mascarpone and
basil seed syrup Cachapa with barbacoa short ribs, avocado tomato salsa, chiles, queso fresco and a sunny - side up fried egg and Key lime pancakes with graham streusel and cream cheese syrup Scrambled eggs with summer squash potato gruyere gratin, roasted red pepper arrabbiata, and an Italian sausage patty and Sweet garam masala French toast, peach compote, toasted macadamia, and lychee panna cotta Chilled summer fruit soup with whipped crème fraiche, lemon verbena oil, and lime - scented grapes and Soft scrambled eggs with crab, roasted crab and toybox tomato salad, lemon
basil dressing, crumbled bacon, and grilled sourdough bread