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LOL. I know exactly where to get the Thai Basil. You're right; it does 'explode' in your mouth! I've been known to polish of HUGE Cost Co. bag of spinach in one sitting --and those are 1 kilo bags. (Spinach is my favourite food) It sounds like a lot in raw terms, but cooked, it's truly not all that much! This recipe would be really good with Swiss Chard, too, obviously.
I'm looking forward to lunch, tomorrow. I need some new flavours. Thanks again.
The only Indian curry that sits well with me is curried spinach--I think it's called 'saag aloo' but I'm not sure.
Kate.
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Thanks, Alicia. I regret, though, I have a nut allergy. However, I think I'll try substituting some Thai curry paste for the peanutbutter. I'm inexperienced using the stuff.
Kate.
Kate, are you allergic to all nuts, or just peanuts? Because I can't have peanuts and I've made the recipe Alicia mentioned with soynut butter and it was great. Just a thought!
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Kree,
It's a legume allergy which includes soy as well, I regret.
Thanks for the thought, though.
Kate.
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"Ay Caramba!" to quote Bart Simpson. Honestly, Tamara, this is potently, narcotically, addictive. It's worth the Thai Basil! It's fast. It's simple. It is sinus clearing. It is totally tummy friendly!
I pureed the spinach, though. I thought it needed a little rice vinegar or fresh lime though.
I'll be enjoying this recipe many times a week. You're brilliant and I just thought I'd let you know it.
Thanks a million for re-inventing spinach for me!
Kate.
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Kree,
It's a legume allergy which includes soy as well, I regret.
Thanks for the thought, though.
Kate.
Aww. That's no fun. 
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Thanks! I think you are right about a sprinkle of lime juice. hmmmmm.... 
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Well, if it's any compliments to the recipe creator, I ate a Cost Co. bag of 'spicy baby spinach.' (Prior to cooking, those weigh 2.2 lbs. or 1 kg) Yes, sounds like a lot, but it's really not! Definitely add the fresh lime juice to a revised version of the recipe. You made not only my lunch, but my day. Do you have any Indian curried spinach ideas? Saag aloo? How about curried mushrooms of some sort of ethnicity? There's something about spinach that makes me want mushrooms for dessert. (or appetizer/second course/next meal!)
Sorry, I'll try not to pick your brain too much! You're just so re-inventive.
Kate.
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Actually, it's pretty scarey (understatement). I carry an epi-pen with me.
Kate.
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Well when we were in the UK the first time we had this awesome spinach! It was called dry spiced spinach. I tried to find a recipe but they all seem to be cooked so long. Anyway we ate some more this last time we were there and now I could tell it was full of butter. I think though the idea is the same as the Thai spinach, some garlic and spices and then wilt the spinach into it. You could make some garam masala seasoning and toast it and then put in the spinach. Pureed is fine I think. Yet chopped is pretty "loose" too if you know what I mean. I can post a garam masala recipe for you from Cooking Light if you want. I love Indian food!
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Thanks, Tamara. I'm interested in the Garam Masala recipe from "Cooking Light." Most Indian food is full of ghee. It really goes through me fast and painfully--that's why i fear going for curry at a restaurant. I figure if I replace the ghee with broth then that cuts down on half the dilemma. I loved curried cauliflower (definitely with carrots!) as well. This herbivore is definitely turning into a 'spice rack girl' thanks to you.
It was really tempting not to have spicy spinach for dinner too.
Kate.
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