Sometimes, the best meals arise from the ones that are quickly thrown together. Earlier this week, I was rummaging through the fridge and cabinets, trying to find something edible that wasn't a condiment or past its expiration date. With our grocery delivery not due to arrive until later that evening, my thrifty (or cheap-ass, depending on whom you ask) self was determined not to go out and unnecessarily buy a load of food. Deep in the chilled crevasses of the freezer and the webbed corners of my cabinets I managed to find some forgotten but consumable ingredients, and, in the infamous words of Carl Weathers, I got myself a stew going.
Lo and behold, the outcome of my experimentation was surprisingly delightful. In fact, I would even go so far as to say that I created a new favourite dish of mine. Admittedly, it might not be the most visually attractive, but since it is fast, healthy, and so simple even the most rudimentary of cooks could make this, I think I might have found a go-to meal for those grocery delivery days. Naturally, I had to share it with you.
What You Need:
- 1 large jalapeño chilli, sliced into circles
- 2-3 cups of fish or vegetable broth
- 1/2 a cup of sweetcorn
- 1-2 tablespoons of chilli oil, depending on how spicy you want it
- 1 clove of garlic, sliced
- 1 cup of shrimp, or more depending how many you want and the type of shrimp you choose
- 1/2 a bunch of coriander, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 2 heaped tablespoons of coconut flakes, unsweetened
1. Prepare all the ingredients, and throw them in the pan along with the broth.
2. Bring to a boil, and then add the shrimp. Leave to boil until the shrimp are cooked, and then pour it into a bowl. Enjoy!
This recipe can easily be adapted depending on your taste preferences. Want something sweet to balance the chilli? Add some lime juice or lemongrass. Want to bulk it out a bit? Add noodles or rice for instant heartiness. What are your ideas?
Looks great I'll have to try it!
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