Red Thai Style Sweet Potato Curry and Zesty Rice

In the meantime, pour the water for the rice (see pantry for amount) into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.

Stir in the rice and 1/4 tsp salt and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.

Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).

Meanwhile, zest and quarter the lime.

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.

Add the garlic and red Thai style paste to the pan. Fry until fragrant, 1 min.

Stir in the coconut milk, soy sauce, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, 4-5 mins.

Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. 

Stir in the peas and add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins. Remove from the heat.

When the sweet potato is ready, stir it into the curry. Reheat if necessary, then remove from the heat and stir in a good squeeze of lime juice.

When the rice is ready, fluff it up with a fork. Stir through the lime zest.