Khao Swe Recipe | Veg Burmese Khow Suey | How to make Coconut Milk | Chef Sanjyot Keer

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers more protein and is often more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste and are often cheaper.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while rice noodles are more affordable.

Prepare coconut milk by blending fresh coconut and straining it through a muslin cloth.

Add vegetable stock to the mixture for flavor.

Cook the soup on low heat and add coconut milk slowly to prevent curdling.

Mix in besan (gram flour) to thicken the soup.

Add assorted vegetables as per preference, such as mushrooms or bell peppers.

Assemble the dish with noodles, roasted peanuts, chopped onion, green onions, coriander, and a squeeze of lime juice.

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