Okay, so I’ve been craving coconut shrimp lately, and I finally decided to make some the other day. But then I realized I had no idea what to serve with it! I mean, coconut shrimp is amazing on its own, but it’s even better with the right sides, you know?
So, I started digging around online, looking for some inspiration. I found a bunch of ideas, but I wanted to try out a few and see what worked best. First, I whipped up a batch of coconut shrimp. They turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself – crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with that sweet coconut flavor. Yum!
Then came the side dish experiments. I figured I’d try a few different things to see what complemented the shrimp the best.
- Chicken Curry: I made a simple chicken curry. I simmered some chicken with curry powder, coconut milk, and some veggies. It was rich and flavorful.
- Chicken Vindaloo: I also tried making chicken vindaloo, which is a spicier Indian dish. This one involved marinating chicken in a fiery paste and then cooking it until it was tender. It had a real kick!
- Coconut Rice: I thought, why not go all in on the coconut theme? So, I cooked up some rice with coconut milk instead of water. It was fragrant and slightly sweet.
After trying each of these with the coconut shrimp, here’s what I found:
- The chicken curry was okay, but the flavors kind of competed with the shrimp. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t a perfect match either.
- The chicken vindaloo was way too overpowering. The spiciness completely masked the delicate flavor of the shrimp. Definitely not a good pairing, at least for my taste.
- But the coconut rice, oh man, that was a winner! It was like they were made for each other. The sweetness of the rice enhanced the coconut flavor of the shrimp, and the textures went together perfectly. It was a match made in heaven!
So, there you have it. In my totally unscientific experiment, I found that coconut rice is the perfect side dish for coconut shrimp. It’s simple, delicious, and it really lets the shrimp shine. If you’re making coconut shrimp, you’ve gotta try it with coconut rice. You won’t regret it!
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