The secret of this simple Thai dish is the amazing tension of the umami flavors that are Ying and Yang… fish sauce and mirin or sugar gives us the sweet and sour… the bite of the ginger and the base note of the garlic, light yet intense… the mint and lemongrass and Kaffir lime leaves, fresh yet deeply penetrating in taste. This dish is refreshing, aromatic, addictive and spicy, and the mint, tomatoes and the coconut oil together are really wonderfully addictive.
These bad boy salmon steaks were two inches thick and came into our market so shimmering and fresh… for us, that was an instant yaasss!
This fabulous umami feast explodes with flavor because of the wildly contrasting tastes… the rich deep dark pink meat of the duck breast match perfectly with the spicy red curry, and the bright sweet taste of the pineapple and the tomatoes contrast wonderfully with the richness of the coconut cream and the umami fish sauce. It’s also addictive, like the best meals from Thailand, with the amazing fresh flavors of the lemongrass, Kiffir lime leaves, Thai basil, mint and cilantro.