GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"All great truths begin as blasphemies." -George Bernard Shaw, Author
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I love using light coconut milk for Asian and Indian dishes. These recipes are often very high in fat and calories because of use of too much oil as well as regular coconut milk. Just by being careful with these two ingredients you can cut hundreds of calories from a recipe.
The other secret ingredient in many such recipes is sugar. Often this is measured in tablespoons per serving. Using the honey gives a more intense sweetness but it also adds a creaminess to the dish.
Ginger Root
The gnarly looking root comes from a plant grown in subtropical and tropical areas (most ginger in U.S. markets comes from Jamaica).
Higher quality young ginger roots are harvested in the spring and are more readily available in specialty or Asian markets. It has a thin, light tan skin and has a less woody texture than the more common mature ginger root. The trade off is that mature ginger is available in most supermarkets today.
The tougher skin of older root must be peeled off completely. Smooth skin that appears slightly moist is a sign of freshness. Ginger root will only keep for at most 2 weeks in the fridge and you can tell it's not fresh when the skin begins to wrinkle. It does freeze but with it being widely available it's best to just buy the amount that you will need for a particular recipe.
