LOS ANGELES – Chef Michael Buechi offers a spicier alternative to the traditional summer steak, burger and chicken bbq with 3 recipes using tempting flavors from his new line of Curry Love™ organic curry sauces, which blends curries and spices from various Asian cultures and traditions.
“It’s fun to surprise guests with a flavorful and creative interpretation of traditional dishes,” states LA-based Chef Buechi, a Swiss-born entrepreneur and 20-year veteran of the restaurant and hospitality industry whose resume includes working at the Breakers in Palm Beach and the 5-star Baur au Lac Hotel in Zurich, Switzerland. “Here I offer a sweeter version of the traditional Egg Salad, as well as some unexpected surprises such as Chicken Skewers marinated in Blissful Banana Ginger Curry, and Sirloin Steaks marinated in Passion Red Thai Curry.”
Passion Red Thai Curry Sirloin Steak for 4 Persons
Ingredients:
1 jar of Curry Love™ Passion Red Thai Curry
Salt and Pepper
4 12-oz. Sirloin Steaks
1 Tsp Peanut Oil
Instructions:
1. Marinate Steaks with a half-jar of Passion Red Thai Curry and leave for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. For best results marinate overnight.
2. Heat grill to high and grease it lightly with the oil. Grill steaks to desired doneness.
3. Serve with heated half-jar of Passion Red Thai Curry sauce, baked potato with sour cream and a tossed salad.
Chicken Skewers with Blissful Banana Ginger Curry for 4 persons
Ingredients:
1 jar of Curry Love™ Blissful Banana Ginger Curry
3 to 4 medium sized chicken breasts boneless, skinless cut in 1-inch cubes
2 bananas, not too ripe, cut into 1-inch cylinders
Salt and Pepper
1 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch squares
4 Bamboo skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning
1 Tsp Peanut Oil
Instructions:
1. Marinate chicken cubes with half-jar of Blissful Banana Ginger Curry in the refrigerator for at least an hour, for best results marinate overnight.
2. Thread chicken and banana and bell pepper dice onto pre-soaked bamboo skewers, season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat the grill to high and grease it lightly with the oil.
4. Grill the skewers for 6 to 9 minutes, turning over occasionally.
5. Serve with a fresh green salad on the side or alternatively with steamed Basmati rice and heat some of the remaining Curry sauce and pour it over the skewers.
Luscious Yellow Thai Curry Egg Salad for 4 persons
Ingredients:
1/2 jar of Curry Love™ Luscious Yellow Thai Curry
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Salt and Pepper
6 hardboiled eggs cut into quarters
2 scallions sliced finely
1 red bell pepper diced
1 celery stalk sliced very finely
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions:
1. Mix the Luscious Yellow Thai Curry with the mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper.
2. Mix all the other ingredients carefully with the Mayonnaise Curry sauce.
3. Enjoy with grilled slices of sour dough bread
The three 11 oz. Curry Love™ sauces mentioned above are suitable for vegans/vegetarians and retail for $6.99 each. They are:
∑ Blissful Banana Ginger Curry: this creamy combination of banana and coconut milk is balanced by the refreshing taste of ginger, lemongrass and lime juice. Ingredients include: water, coconut milk, dried bananas, rice flour, onions, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, lemongrass, garlic, lime juice, tomato paste, spices, sea salt and ground chile peppers. Chef Buechi recommends this medium curry with shrimp and chicken.
∑ Passion Red Thai Curry: this spicy red Thai curry combines cumin and turmeric with the soft and sweet flavors of ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon. Ingredients include: water, coconut milk, onions, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, lemongrass, corn starch, garlic, lime juice, tomato paste, spices and salt. Chef Buechi recommends this hot curry with chicken and fish.
∑ Luscious Yellow Thai Curry: This yellow Thai curry combines the sweetness of ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon with cumin and turmeric. Ingredients include: water, coconut milk, onions, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, lemongrass, corn starch, garlic, lime juice, tomato paste, spices and salt. Chef Buechi recommends this mild curry with meat and vegetables.
Certification, Eco-Friendly Packaging & Giving Back
While most curry sauces sold in the U.S. are mass-produced in factories abroad, Curry Love™ products are produced domestically, are certified organic by the USDA, and also give back 1 percent of profits to 1% for the Planet.
The Curry Love™ products as well as other meat, poultry, seafood and vegetarian recipes are available online at www.mycurrylove.com. For more information about Curry Love™ products, Chef Michael Buechi, please call toll-free 888.635.8886 or visit Curry Love™ online at www.mycurrylove.com.
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