{"id":44,"date":"2013-07-23T06:58:00","date_gmt":"2013-07-23T06:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anjaschwerin.com\/food\/?p=44"},"modified":"2017-02-12T20:40:59","modified_gmt":"2017-02-12T20:40:59","slug":"thai-coconut-quinoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anjaschwerin.com\/food\/07\/thai-coconut-quinoa\/","title":{"rendered":"Thai Coconut Quinoa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a0\"\"The third week of my marathon training is just completed and everything is going according to plan. Last week I ran a total mileage of 78k\/48mi with just one rest day. That was the most I have ever run in a week. What’s even better is the fact, that I seem to be coping well. I found a good balance between hard workout and easy days. I think I eat and eat sufficiently now to ensure speedy recovery between my runs. I feel fresh and am ready to take on the fourth week with a total mileage of 85k\/53mi. It includes a 29k\/18mi long run.<\/div>\n

If I get this done, my reward will be a “rest” week with just 65k\/40mi next week. It’s fitting in well, as I’ll be spending two days on aeroplanes. On Wednesday, we’ll be flying to Hamburg, and on Saturday move on to Lisbon. I look forward to Europe. It’s my home, it’s where I feel I belong culturally. I look forward to real green trees, street cafes and restaurants where you can sit and watch people walking by. All things that are rare or non-existent in Dubai.<\/p>\n

It’s about time to escape the scorching summer heat. It’s almost impossible to spend anytime outside during the day, unless you are inside a cooled swimming pool. I do most of my runs on an air-conditioned indoor track which is only 650m long. It seems crazy to run in such short circles, but it’s the only chance I have to get a 20+k run in without dying. I manage easy 10k runs outside at early morning hours or after sunset. Anything beyond that would be irresponsible. My 29k run will be around 45 laps on this indoor track. I gotta rely on my Garmin for the distance, as I can assure you that I will loose count\u00a0 after about four or five laps.<\/p>\n

As in previous years, I have deviated a little from my usual nutritional restrictions. In order to meet my carb needs, I have included some grains back into my diet. They fill me up when my stomach feels like a bucket with a hole, they help me recover and they get me ready for my next run.<\/p>\n

Today’s recipe is as good with quinoa as it is with brown rice. Rich and aromatic, with zingy and earthy flavors and different textures. Good on its own or as a side dish. I hope you enjoy.<\/p>\n

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\nTHAI COCONUT QUINOA<\/b><\/p>\n

Print Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n

3\/4 cup uncooked quinoa<\/p>\n

1 1\/2 cups boiling water (divided)
\n1\/4 cup desiccated coconut<\/p>\n

1 green chili (optional)
\n1\/4 cup fresh cilantro, tightly packed
\n1 2cm\/1-inch piece fresh ginger
\n1 garlic clove<\/p>\n

1 tablespoon coconut oil
\n1 red onion, finely sliced
\n1\/4 cup cashew nuts, halved
\n1 7cm\/3inch piece cinnamon
\n3 whole cloves
\n6 whole peppercorns<\/p>\n

1\/4 cup frozen or thawed green peas
\n3\/4 teaspoon salt<\/p>\n

1 tablespoon lime juice
\n2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped
\ncilantro leaves to garnish<\/p>\n

Serves 2 as main, 4 as side dish
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\nPour 3\/4 cup of boiling water over the desiccated coconut and let stand for a few minutes.
\nPlace coconut mixture, cilantro, ginger, garlic and chili in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Set aside.
\nIn a medium pan heat the oil over medium heat. Add cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns and cashew halves and fry for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Add sliced onions and fry until softened and golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in quinoa and cook for another couple of minutes. Add coconut mixture and cook for another few minutes.
\nNow add peas, salt and remaining 3\/4 cup boiling water. Stir gently, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat until all liquid has absorbed and quinoa is al dente, about 15-20 minutes.<\/p>\n

Remove the piece of cinnamon. Sprinkle over the lime juice. Stir in chopped cilantro leaves. Gently fork through the quinoa. Garnish with whole cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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