Speed Running Pailins Thai Curry #food #shorts

My toddler bought this giant green log (Opo Squash), so we had to cook it. ????????????
Pailin from Hot Thai Kitchen says to simmer this vegetable for 30 minutes. I say microwave it for 3 minutes because the Kitchen Supervisor is demanding her food NOW.
The Secret? The microwave "steams" the squash from the inside out so it absorbs the curry instantly. Plus, using Coconut Juice (yes, the drinking kind) instead of just water adds a natural sweetness that balances the heat.
This is the ultimate "Dad Speed Run" for Thai Red Curry. It’s savory, spicy, and the squash turns into "Vegetable Jelly" that melts in your mouth. Just watch out for the rock sugar theft. Lily ate her vegetables!

Ingredients
The "Green Log" & Prep:
* 1 Giant Opo Squash (Peel, de-seed, and cube)
* 1 Chicken Breast, sliced thin
* 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
* Microwave (The "Time Machine")
The Curry Base:
* Aromatics: Garlic, Ginger, Onion (sliced)
* Shiitake Mushrooms & Carrots (julienned)
* 2-3 tbsp Red Curry Paste (Thai Kitchen style)
* The Liquids: 1 Can Coconut Juice (Young Coconut Water with Chunks) & Chicken Broth
The Finish:
* MSG (The King of Flavor)
* Fish Sauce (to taste)
* Rock Sugar (if the toddler hasn't eaten it)
* Yuzu Juice (The "Wagyu" of Citrus)

Short Cooking Instructions
* The Hack (Microwave): Peel and cube the Opo Squash. Toss it in a bowl and microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes. This pre-cooks it so you don't have to simmer for eternity.
* The Sear: Get your pan hot with Coconut Oil. Sear the chicken breast slices until white.
* The Splatter: Add the Curry Paste, Garlic, Ginger, Onions, and Mushrooms. Fry them until the kitchen smells amazing.
* The Wet: Pour in the Coconut Juice and Chicken Broth. This is your sweet/savory liquid gold.
* The Steam Room: Dump in the microwaved Opo Squash and carrots. Cover and simmer until the squash looks like "glass."
* The Sugar Incident: The Supervisor grabbed the Rock Sugar and licked it. I used a spoon to surgically crack off the "slobber" part, threw the clean sugar into the pot, and made her spit out the stolen chunks. #dadlife
* The Seasoning: Finish with a hit of MSG, a splash of Fish Sauce, and a squeeze of Yuzu for brightness.

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