Mareco Coconut Curry Bowl

Ingredients

• 300 g Mareco (or similar bite-size meat/plant-based protein)
• 400 ml Coconut milk
• 1.5 tbsp Red curry paste
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 0.5 tsp Salt(optional)
• 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice (to serve)(optional)
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro or basil (to serve)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Cut the mareco into bite-size pieces if needed. Squeeze the lime.

2. 2

   Cook (20 minutes): Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Cook (20 minutes): Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1 minute to bloom the flavors. Add the mareco and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned.

4. 4

   Cook (20 minutes): Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the mareco is cooked through.

5. 5

   Finish (20 minutes): Turn off the heat and stir in lime juice. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve over jasmine rice and top with herbs if using.