JOSHUA WEISSMAN MESSED UP THAI GREEN CURRY
## Uncle Joshua Weissman: The Thai Green Curry Challenge
### Can Uncle Joshua Maintain His Title?
Uncle Joshua Weissman is known for his exceptional culinary skills, from perfectly nailing egg fried rice to mastering Tom Yum. However, when it comes to facial hair choices, he may need some advice. In his latest video, Uncle Joshua takes on the challenge of making Thai green curry from scratch.
### Making the Curry Paste
Uncle Joshua begins by meticulously combining various ingredients to create the green curry paste. From coriander seeds to Thai chilies and galangal, he carefully grinds them in a mortar and pestle. While he makes a few mistakes along the way, such as confusing cilantro stems with cilantro roots, he eventually creates a flavorful paste after 15 to 20 minutes of grinding.
### The Curry Cooking Process
Moving on to the cooking process, Uncle Joshua heats oil in a pot and adds the freshly made curry paste. However, Uncle Roger, the culinary expert, points out that there are two traditional methods for making green curry – frying coconut milk to release its oils or boiling the curry paste in water. Uncle Joshua’s decision to skip these steps raises some concerns about the authenticity of the dish.
### The Final Touches
As Uncle Joshua continues to cook the curry by adding garlic and chicken stock, Uncle Roger can’t help but wonder when the coconut milk will make its appearance. Traditionally, coconut milk plays a crucial role in Thai green curry, and its absence raises doubts about the dish’s authenticity. Despite a few missteps, Uncle Joshua manages to finish the curry, but the final result leaves Uncle Roger questioning its resemblance to a true Thai green curry.
In the end, Uncle Joshua’s attempt at making Thai green curry showcases his dedication to exploring new culinary challenges. While he may have strayed from traditional methods, his passion for cooking shines through in every step of the process. Whether Uncle Joshua can maintain his title as a culinary expert remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure – his enthusiasm for cooking is unmatched.
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