Red Potatoes and Peas in Coconut Milk

15 minutes to assemble
18-22 minutes to cook
Total time: 33-37 minutes
8 Servings
15 minutes to assemble
18-22 minutes to cook
Total time: 33-37 minutes
8 Servings
The combination of creamed potatoes and peas is a classic in many countries. In Thailand Coconut Milk is the “cream.”

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 large cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 lbs red potatoes, diced small
  • 1-13.5 oz can Coconut Milk
  • 1-9 oz package frozen peas, thawed*
  • 1 large tomato, diced small
  • Garnish: chopped cilantro
  • *Note: You can substitute 1 9 oz ( 227g ) package of frozen chopped spinach for the peas.

Directions

  1. In a large pot, heat the oil. Sauté onion, garlic and ginger until slightly golden.
  2. Add cumin seed, salt and turmeric. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes more or until the cumin seeds are fragrant.
  3. Add potatoes. Mix well until coated with spices.
  4. Stir in Coconut Milk. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender but still hold their shape.
  5. Gently mix in the peas and tomatoes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
  6. Garnish with cilantro.

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