Recipe of the day

Today's episode is all about take out. When you have a long day and are super hungry most of us just look for something quick to grab. On today's "30 Minute Meals" Rachel show us that in the time you can get take out, you can make your own version that is delicious and much more healthy. Today's episode is all about Thai food. She creates a menu of Thai Chicken Noodle Soup, and Shrimp and Pork balls with a Spicy Lime Dipping sauce.
The recipes are super fast and easy to make. The chicken soup combines traditional flavors used in Thai cooking. It is a combination of sweet and spicy because their are some hot peppers and basil in order to balance out the spice. It is a fresh clean tasting soup that is made in less than half an hour. The ingredients are simple and can be found in any grocery store. The Shrimp and Pork Balls are a twist on the conventional dumpling. The same ingredients are used such as, ground pork, ground shrimp, cilantro, poblano peppers, and scallions. All of the ingredients are combined in a food processor and are pan fried in a skillet, they are like Thai style meatballs. They are much more healthy than the traditional dumpling because they are not wrapped in a thick dough and fried, you can eat as many as you want and feel no guilt. It is not like traditional take out food, after this meal you won't feel overstuffed, tired and sick. It is a healthy twist on a take out favorite. Enjoy! For other Thai recipes and videos that walk you through the recipe click here.