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Old 18-05-2008, 12:37 PM
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ooohhh... I love a culinary challenge! So, healthy, with secret veggies, able to reheat... hmmm...

Vietnamese food is fabulous, healthy and quick! And very nice at this time of year. A sparklingly quick version is to make the aromatic paste in the morning - in the food processor a few seconds, stick in some chicken thigh fillets (or breast whatever) to marinade all day. In your 30 minutes once home, pop the whole lot in a pan with a couple of tins of coconut milk, a pair of diced sweet potatoes and some peas and bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 minutes, stir in a good couple of handfuls of coriander and basil, a little sugar, squeeze of lime and some fish sauce, and you're done.

Serve with rice that you've been cooking at the same time, or even quicker and easier, with some of those instant noodles.

So, you've got lean meat, veggies, and and lovely fresh green leaves. It'll reheat perfectly - just add another squeeze of lime and maybe sprinkle with more herbs. This can be as spicy and aromatic as you want - turn it up or down.

Let me know if you the sound of this and I'll post the spice paste etc.
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