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🌿 Pradeep's  Green Curry with Tofu or Chicken (Serves 6) Bring Thailand’s vibrant flavors into your kitchen with this aromatic green curry. Whether you prefer plant-based tofu or tender chicken, this dish is creamy, spicy, and perfect for sharing. 🌶️  Spice & Aromatic Ingredients 3 thumb-size pieces galangal (or substitute with ginger) 9 cloves garlic 3 lemongrass stalks (white part only) 6 oz green curry paste (e.g., Maesri brand) 1 ½ tbsp dark soy sauce 1 ½ tbsp brown sugar (or palm sugar for authenticity) 2–3 tbsp fish sauce (or vegetable base for vegan option) 9 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced (remove central stem) ¼–½ cup fresh Thai basil leaves (for garnish) ¼ cup shredded fresh cilantro leaves (optional garnish) Vegetable oil (for cooking) 🥦  Protein & Vegetable Components ¾ lb pre-fried tofu  or  1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs/breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 2–3 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into chunks 3 Chinese eggpl...

🍜 Pradeep’s Vegetarian Singapore Noodles (Serves 3–4) A vibrant, dry-style noodle dish featuring perfectly al dente vermicelli, bold curry flavor, crisp vegetables, and crispy tofu. Inspired by Cantonese–Hong Kong hawker-style curry noodles. 🛒 Ingredients Noodles & Sauce 14–17 oz fine rice vermicelli (Kong Moon if available) Sauce: 1 Tbsp curry powder (Madras or Japanese S&B) 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp vegan oyster-flavored sauce (optional) 1 tsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp sugar (or honey) 2 Tbsp vegetable stock or water Veggies & Protein 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp grated ginger 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 large carrots, julienned 8 oz shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 8 oz shredded cabbage 8 oz bean sprouts 6 Tbsp green onions, chopped 8 oz pan-fried tofu, cubed (optional protein boost) 👩‍🍳 Step-by-S...