Neighbor Salad and Joi Choi Curry

Friday we went over to visit friends and share the wealth of veggies from our CSA. I brought I head of lettuce, I head of escarole, 1 head of Joi Choi, and 10 garlic scapes. Our friends had some store bought produce to mix in with the salad. It was good food and good company and all remarkable simple.

Neighbor Salad:

Ingredients:

1/2 head of lettuce

1/2 head of escarole

1/2 cup carrots

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

1/4 cup candied pecans

1/2 cup chopped garlic scapes

Toss all ingredients together. Add whatever store bought dressing you fancy.

Joi Choi Curry:

Ingredients:

2 T canola oil

1 medium head Joi Choi (chopped and separated into greens and stems)

1 can coconut milk

1 T mild curry p.

1 T hot curry p.

Directions:

1) Saute stems in canola oil for 2-3 minutes

2) Stir in greens

3) Place lid on top and steam for 3-5 minutes

4) Add coconut milk and curry powders

5)Simmer all for another 2-3 minutes or until Joi Choi is tender

6) Serve over brown rice or grain of your choice