tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post700336484808262199..comments2024-03-18T19:32:01.770-10:00Comments on Kahakai Kitchen: Monchong Filets, Gently Cooked in Lemongrass and Yellow Curry with Easy Thai Coconut RiceDeb in Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-64145947609010772062016-06-26T09:26:01.352-10:002016-06-26T09:26:01.352-10:00While I think the fish looks delicious (meaty yet ...While I think the fish looks delicious (meaty yet appearing flaky), it is the coconut rice that is making my mouth water. I can almost smell it now:)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731435798319897025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-74155151053900804482016-06-25T11:02:52.117-10:002016-06-25T11:02:52.117-10:00Yes it is expensive here too but I try to buy on s...Yes it is expensive here too but I try to buy on sale and freeze and since it's the only 'meat' I eat, I indulge a couple of times a week and keep to the veg side the rest of the time. ;-)Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-85427538590453697912016-06-25T11:00:57.175-10:002016-06-25T11:00:57.175-10:00Thanks flour.ish.en-it is a pretty dish and the fl...Thanks flour.ish.en-it is a pretty dish and the flavors ended up better the next day. ;-)Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-2708791776082508572016-06-25T10:59:44.886-10:002016-06-25T10:59:44.886-10:00Thanks Joyce--come on over! ;-)Thanks Joyce--come on over! ;-)Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-32897518251719885052016-06-25T10:58:57.296-10:002016-06-25T10:58:57.296-10:00Very true Claudia--I actually ended up liking it b...Very true Claudia--I actually ended up liking it better the next day as the flavors melded a bit more and I added some additional lime juice for more "zip." ;-) And the monchong was excellent. Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-47398967878936360402016-06-25T10:56:17.104-10:002016-06-25T10:56:17.104-10:00Yes Judy, I am not sure how much was lack of flavo...Yes Judy, I am not sure how much was lack of flavor to begin with or that it was past its prime. ;-) It was still good--especially with some extra lime juice added the next day. Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-71220147035327069752016-06-25T10:54:33.683-10:002016-06-25T10:54:33.683-10:00Glad I am not the only one with dubious origin pac...Glad I am not the only one with dubious origin packets in my pantry Zosia! ;-)Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-30632822549828405912016-06-25T10:53:24.039-10:002016-06-25T10:53:24.039-10:00I rarely make my own because of the hassle and mes...I rarely make my own because of the hassle and mess Tina (I am a danger with getting turmeric on everything) so with pastes I usually just buy. I just wish the yellow one was more easy to find. ;-)Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-52603219016038512172016-06-25T10:51:25.553-10:002016-06-25T10:51:25.553-10:00It's a really yummy and easy rice dish Diane--...It's a really yummy and easy rice dish Diane--the coconut milk really adds to the flavor and texture. ;-)Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-27710313635132893282016-06-21T23:48:34.547-10:002016-06-21T23:48:34.547-10:00Freshly caught (wild) fish or organic farmed is ve...Freshly caught (wild) fish or organic farmed is very expensive here, so I am more on the veggie side ;-). This recipe I'd like to try if I had monchongostwestwindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278263589415142881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-82242587360753339172016-06-20T04:48:05.679-10:002016-06-20T04:48:05.679-10:00Can't comment on what I can't taste, but y...Can't comment on what I can't taste, but you certainly put together a well-composed dish. The rice, the aromatic herbs and meaty white fish sound and look heavenly.flour.ish.enhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08730504115383075643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-45927038989674371412016-06-19T22:04:53.516-10:002016-06-19T22:04:53.516-10:00I'd love to have dinner at your home. Love you...I'd love to have dinner at your home. Love your curry dishes. :)Joyce Rachel Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03437543149131181327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-13916438935136798532016-06-19T09:45:17.046-10:002016-06-19T09:45:17.046-10:00The mystery curry packets are in my freezer, and u...The mystery curry packets are in my freezer, and unlabeled for the most part, so it's always a gamble. I guess you just have to keep tasting and adjusting. Monchong is perfect for that dish, tasty fish.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373419551112159105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-83563126190677766972016-06-19T05:00:55.030-10:002016-06-19T05:00:55.030-10:00Sorry the curry packet wasn't the best, but th...Sorry the curry packet wasn't the best, but the dinner looks yummy and perfect for summer. I bet it's worth making again. <br />There are a few jars lurking in my kitchen cabinet and I'm always wondering if they are still tasty and usable or if, like your mysterious yellow curry packet they are past there prime. <br />Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07570238670684633796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-18152520649964093542016-06-19T03:53:31.031-10:002016-06-19T03:53:31.031-10:00I have a few of those spice packets of dubious ori...I have a few of those spice packets of dubious origin in my pantry as well....Fish simmered in a flavourful broth served with aromatic rice sounds like a fabulous meal.Zosiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956811645967568532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-61952652568059401872016-06-19T01:26:01.556-10:002016-06-19T01:26:01.556-10:00That is a drag you couldn't get your favorite ...That is a drag you couldn't get your favorite curry paste. Nothing like having your mouth and mind set for a particular dish and one of the key ingredients is out of stock. Also, I never knew you could make your own curry paste, that's just something I think of purchasing.<br />Love the fish dish, we eat lots of fish here!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11261086731187286052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-31349018204627579272016-06-18T10:19:34.868-10:002016-06-18T10:19:34.868-10:00That coconut rice does look delicious. I have not ...That coconut rice does look delicious. I have not made rice with coconut milk before. My husband and I love Thai food so these flavors look good. Diane Zwanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322359690472197297noreply@blogger.com