Ep 8. Sausage Carbonara/ Thai Red Chicken

Jamie's Quick & Easy Food season 1 episode 8 features two delicious recipes - Sausage Carbonara and Thai Red Chicken. In the Sausage Carbonara recipe, Jamie uses sausages instead of bacon to make a classic carbonara. He starts by cooking the pasta until it is al dente and sets it aside. In a separate pan, he cooks sliced sausages until they are nicely browned. He then adds garlic and a few sprigs of thyme to the pan and cooks them for a couple of minutes before adding in beaten eggs, crème fraiche and parmesan cheese to make the creamy carbonara sauce. He then adds the cooked pasta to the carbonara sauce and gives it a good stir before serving it with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley.

In the Thai Red Chicken recipe, Jamie uses chicken thighs, but you could use chicken breast or even pork fillet if you prefer. He starts by cooking the chicken in a hot frying pan until it's golden brown on both sides. He then adds diced onions, red pepper, and garlic to the pan and continues cooking until the vegetables are nicely softened. He then adds a jar of Thai red curry paste (or you could make your own from scratch) to the pan and gives everything a good stir. He adds in coconut milk and chicken stock to create the sauce, and once the sauce has come to a boil, he reduces the heat and lets it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. He then serves the Thai Red Chicken with a sprinkle of freshly chopped coriander and some lime wedges.

Both recipes are quick and easy to make, and perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. The Sausage Carbonara is a fantastic twist on a classic Italian dish, and the addition of sausages gives it an extra depth of flavor. The Thai Red Chicken is packed with spicy, fragrant flavors, and the creamy coconut milk sauce is just delicious. Overall, Jamie's Quick & Easy Food season 1 episode 8 is a great addition to the series, and a must-watch for anyone looking for quick, delicious, and easy meal ideas.