WALLACE FARMS, SKAGIT VALLEY’S
BEST PRODUCE AND VALLEY PRIDE
Pacific Rim Potato and Veggie Stew
12-14 small Washington 1 small red onion,
red potatoes cut in 1/4-inch strips
(2-2 1/2 pounds), halved 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 14-ounce can chicken broth 2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 14-ounce can coconut milk 2 tablespoons soy sauce
(unsweetened) 1 cup 1/4-inch-sliced celery
2-inch piece ginger, with skin, cut 1 cup 1/4-inch-sliced carrots
in 1/4-inch slices 1 red bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon Thai yellow curry paste, optional 1 1/2 cups sugar snap or snow peas
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Garnishes: chopped cilantro, sliced
1 stalk lemongrass, green onions, lime wedges,
split and cut in 2-inch pieces soy sauce, Asian hot sauce
1. In a large pot, combine the first 9 ingredients.
Bring to a simmer, cover tightly, and simmer
until potatoes are three-quarters done, about
10 minutes.
2. Whisk cornstarch into soy sauce and stir into the
stew. Add celery, carrots and bell pepper. Return to
a simmer, cover and cook until vegetables are
almost tender, 5-6 minutes, adding
peas during the last 2 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with cilantro and
green onions. Pass remaining
garnishes. Makes 6-8 servings.
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HANSEN’S BEVERAGE
Thai-Style Couscous
1 can Hansen’s Mandarin Lime Soda
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes,undrained
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried mint flakes
1 large garlic clove, crushed
10 ounces quick-cooking couscous
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 green onions, minced
1/2 cup cilantro, snipped
1. Combine soda, diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, mint and garlic in a
large saucepan. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and stir in couscous.
Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, combine sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce, green onions
and cilantro;set aside.
3. Uncover couscous, fluff with a fork and stir in contents of the bowl.
Makes 4-6 servings.
Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product.
