Green Bean and Pumpkin Coconut Curry served with Kimchi

in food •  7 years ago 

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Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish that uses fermentation to pickle and preserve fresh vegetables. The spicy, crunchy, Napa cabbage-based vegetable mix is similar to sauerkraut but with so much more flavor coming from the spice mix.

Though I love fermented foods and kimchi, Korean versions can be a little bit too spicy for me. That's why I decided to make my own, less spicy variation. Since this was my first kimchi try-out I actually expected it to be a flop, but I must say it came out perfect.

Just spicy enough to create some heat, but not too much so your mouth is on fire or your nose is constantly running. Though my hubby loved it, he prefers his spicier. Next experiment, one mild spicy for me and a very hot jar for my hubby. I'll document the process so you can all enjoy this amazing food.

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The fermentation process not only preserves the food, it creates beneficial enzymes, b-vitamins, Omega-3 fatty acids, and various strains of probiotics to improve digestion and overall health.

Fermented foods have also been shown to preserve nutrients in food while breaking it down into a more digestible form. This, along with the probiotics created during the fermentation process has such an amazing effect on our health.

Happy belly, happy you!

Green Bean and Pumpkin Coconut Curry served with Kimchi


Ingredients (serves 2-3)


3 cups green beans, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups cubed pumpkin
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1.5 cup chopped tomatoes
2 clove of garlic, minced
1 tbsp curry green paste
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1.5 cups water
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup finely chopped spring onions
Kimchi to taste

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Directions


  1. Heat cooking oil over medium heat. Saute onion for 2-3 minutes. Stir regularly. Then add garlic and curry paste. Cook while stirring until the garlic and onions are well coated with the paste.
  2. Stir in green beans, soy sauce, sesame oil and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Then add tomatoes, pumpkin, potatoes, water, and coconut milk. Stir well and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until the veggies are soft.
  4. Divide over bowls and top with spring onions and kimchi to taste.

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Bon Appétit


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Thanks for this recipe. It looks really delicious.

Thanks my friend! It sure was delicious.

I love Kimchi although I have never made my own before. I get it from Trader Joes!

It super easy. Have a little bit of this batch left and starting a new one in the coming days. I'll document the process so you all can enjoy this wonderful food. It' so easy to ferment your own foods! Thanks for dropping by.

I would really love to learn how you make Kimchi @amy-goodrich! I've always been fascinated by this product but i've never tried making it!

As all fermented foods, it is so easy to make! Recipe coming up in the near future. First, have to eat this batch because fermentation goes fast here with the heat!

Come on @amy-goodrich, eat them quick!!! Hahaha!

Definitely worth an upvote and a resteem :)

Thanks @msright! Glad you like it ;) Have a great day!

Great recipe! Thanks for sharing :)

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Thanks @naz722! Glad you like it.

Thank you for this amy! Ive been trying to make none spicy kim chi for ages now! And i love pumpkin curry. Love this combo! Im definately going to try this. As a 90% vegan im always on the lookout for natural b12 fermented foods And think kimchi is just the ticket!

Same here! Although I would say I'm 99 percent plant-based since I only eat animal products on very rare occasions. I have been vitamin b12 deficient for more than 5 years and needed injections every month because my gut stopped taking it up. Going plant-based has restored my gut and no more injections for me :) It's such an important vitamin, not only for plant-based munchers. More fermentation experiments to come. Thanks for your comment and looking forward to your recipes and tips and tricks to live a healthy and sustainable life!

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Amazing what a good diet can do! We should renrand good food as medicine and medicine as a last resort!

Agree!

Healthy fruits

Those are vegetables.

The curry looks amazing and instantly mouthwatering

Thanks @rehan12!

It looks delicious!!!! Yummy! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us. I have to try it one day.

Thanks my friend! I hope you like it too!