I-TAL RUNDOWN MILLE FLEURS (COCONUT VEGETABLE STEW)
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Stews
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1 7/8 cups well-stirred camned unsweetened coconut milk
1 medium onion -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 piece fresh thyme sprig
1 piece fresh parsley spng
2 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 slices fresh gingerroot
2 medium fresh jalapeno chilies -- seeded and chopped fine -- (wear rubber gloves)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 pounds fresh vegetables -- such as broccoli and cauliflower -- cut into flowerets, OR trimmed green beans
14 cups water
 

Preparation:

In a heavy saucepan simmer coconut milk with onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, cloves, cinnamon, gingerroot, and jalapenos, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove cloves and gingerroot and keep sauce warm. In a large heavy skillet melt butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook vegetables, stirring, 3 minutes. Add water and simmer vegetables 5 to 7 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Stir in sauce and salt and pepper to taste and simmer until vegetables are tender, 2 to 5 minutes.

 

Nutritional Information:

151 Calories (kcal); 12g Total Fat; (66% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 31mg Cholesterol; 105mg Sodium