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To Good Health with Thai Cooking

Due to high-demand and the success of May’s Thai cooking class, H3 continues to present Thai food cooking and feature its special healing components. On the menu for this class is Curry.

Thai food emphasizes on the freshness of the ingredients. In Thailand, locals go either to a fresh market or to their own back yard to pick their fresh ingredients. Here in US, especially in Miami, where tropical herbs are abundant, it is easy to make Thai curry from scratch. This workshop offers the opportunity for those who love curry and have the urge to try something new and fresh. Participants will enjoy the hands-on process of making homemade curry paste, fresh coconut milk and preparing the final dish. The chef will share her tricks and secrets so you feel confident and at ease making this dish in your own kitchen.

Menu: Red and Green Curry with: Vegetable, Meat and Shrimp Served with Jasmine rice
Complimentary refreshment: Ginger Lemonade

**At this time, we are only accepting 15 people. We may offer this class again on another Saturday, depending on whether or not enough people sign up.

Parking and Buses: Parking is available on the street. For those who are commuting from South Beach by bus, the L bus passes by the restaurant.

For more information or to RSVP, please email info@h3hope.org or call 305.531.2046. You can also visit www.h3hope.com.

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Cooking Classes Coming Soon!

We are currently working on this summer’s cooking class. Here are some dishes we have in mind: Pad Thai, gluten- free dishes and vegetarian dishes.

Pleas let us know if you have other suggestions or have a particular dish you would like to prepare. Your comments are welcomed and appreciated.

Sweet Corn Bags

Sweet Corn Bags. Perfect with soup.

This recipe is from my family’s old cookbook collection. I like to serve it with soup at lunchtime, which my customers absolutely love. I think it is a perfect compliment to soup since it is very light. The recipe is pretty simple, the spring roll skin can be found at any oriental grocery store. Hope you enjoy it as much as many of my customers have.

Makes 15 bags

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Garden Wrap with left over Roasted Turkey

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Garden wrap with leftover roasted turkey

Many of my friends have asked me for ideas about what to do with their leftovers. I immediately thought of a particular dish I came up with one Thanksgiving holiday. I made a wrap from leftover roasted turkey while adding a Thai touch. I was very pleased with the results. The dish is healthy, easy to make and you can decide how many ingredients you want to use-it is impossible to ruin this dish. My recipe is only a guideline and does not need to be followed exactly.

This wrap is filled with fresh herbs and vegetables that are commonly found in regular supermarkets. The rice paper is available at any community oriental grocery store, it is the same type used in making the fresh rolls in Vietnamese cuisine.

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Red Cabbage with Coconut Milk and Galangal

This soup is both beautiful and delicious. The red cabbage adds an exotic look to the soup. If you love “Tom Kha Kai,” this recipe will win over your palate as well. Want to plan a healthy soup for the coming holidays? This one will be sure to “wow” your guests.

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Mixed Vegetable and Tofu Fried Rice (Brown Rice)

Mixed Vegetables and Tofu Fried Rice (Brown rice)

Many of my customers have informed me that they are very health conscious and are making an effort to eat healthier. I am often asked to prepare dishes for those who want to eat something nutritious and exotic with a Thai flavor. This recipe is just one of the many dishes my customers love.

The beauty of this dish is that it is healthy, flavorful and easy to make. It can be enjoyed by itself or together with other dishes. All the ingredients used can be found in your neighborhood supermarkets such as Whole Foods or Publix. An optional ingredient used is red rice, which can be purchased at all local oriental grocery stores. In addition, you can use up left over vegetables from previous meals for this dish.

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Barbecued Lemongrass Chicken

If you plan to barbecue for your family gathering this Memorial Day weekend and would like to add a Thai touch to your menu, I have a delicious recipe for you. This month’s recipe is one that I make frequently, whether it is a holiday or not, after all Miami has beautiful weather all year round which is perfect for outdoor cooking parties.

In Thailand, this dish can be found everywhere. Thai eat this with sticky rice and spicy sauce. Recipes vary from regions. I love this recipe of the central Thailand because of its fresh herbs, aroma and delicately blended yet flavorful taste. It is simple to make and the ingredients can be found locally. Many supermarkets such as Publix or Whole Food carry these products.

It is best when served with salad on the side or white rice. This grilled chicken is also good for sandwiches—simply add lettuce, slice tomato and ketchup.

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