A spicy but soothing potato curry

Potato coconut curry

Everything about this dish cries out comfort. The creamy coconut, soft potato, even the chilli heat brings a certain loving warmth to your mouth. Definitely one for eating on the sofa, with a fluffy pile of white rice,and a good book.

Curry is one of my standard fall back midweek dishes when I want something simple, tasty and not too labour intensive. And this is certainly straightforward. It’s an evolution of one of my standard veggie curries – spicy potato, pea and tomato. Continue reading

Beef Panaeng, prawn cakes and garlicy greens

Beef Panaeng

I woke up on Sunday with a hankering for something fragrant, spicy and defiantly Thai. Not Chinese, not Japanese, Italian or Turkish. Not even Vietnamese. It had to be Thai. There’s something so comforting and yet explosive about the delicately balanced flavours and textures you get in a Thai meal. The heat, the sweetness and wonderful, dark, deep pungency. I love it. Continue reading