{"id":15322,"date":"2014-01-29T11:31:30","date_gmt":"2014-01-29T16:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/crankymouse.com\/?p=15322"},"modified":"2019-02-04T02:12:16","modified_gmt":"2019-02-04T07:12:16","slug":"easy-thai-peanut-chicken-curry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crankymouse.com\/index.php\/2014\/01\/29\/easy-thai-peanut-chicken-curry\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Thai Peanut Chicken Curry"},"content":{"rendered":"

A recipe for spicy and fragrant Thai peanut chicken curry with coconut milk and plenty of cilantro on top.<\/em>
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The trailhead sits at the side of the road, burrowing deep into the woods that surround the lake. Just a few steps in and the world changes: the snow absorbs sound and softens the landscape. A bright white covers everything, a few trail markers the only indication of which way to go. Each footfall is met with the crunch of snow beneath your boot, the air so cold it takes your breath away.
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One by one, the kids run past into the open playground. Squeals of delight carry through the snowy landscape as they ball up fresh fallen fluff and toss it at each other, ducking and laughing when they hit their mark. The wind leaves pink-tinged kisses on their cheeks.
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We return home later, cold but happy. Boots are kicked off, and hats, gloves, and coats are laid out in front of the heating vents to dry. Rice steams on the counter waiting for our return, a slight floral and nutty smell indicating its presence there.
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\nOil and chicken are tossed in a wok as herbs are stripped and green onions are chopped. Ingredients are added to the chicken \u2013 spices and cream, peanut butter, pungent sauces \u2013 and they are left to simmer while the table is set and a salad is made.
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The contrast of sweet and sour, creamy and rich to bright and fresh, combine in one comforting meal that’s easily given the title of “winter comfort food.” A slight heat hits the back of your throat and keeps you returning to the plate for more.
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