Donna Rose writes:

says...
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[I wrote]
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>> >Any ideas on how to cut the heat level down a bit?
>> >
>> >ObRandom Thought: Just perusing Pepin's "Short Cut Cooking". Some
>> interesting
>> >ideas among the recipes.
>> >
>> >Best,
>> >
>> >Marc
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>> Blend in some more mango puree and /or mango nectar would be my best guess.

Thanks. What I wound up doing. Puree, not the nectar, since I added a little
water when I strained the mixture and needed to add some body back.

All in all not as hot as I originally thought but still too hot for da Missus.
Dinner was a pad thai-ish chicken.

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>Or, you could add a dollop of creme fraiche or sour cream. Dairy soothes
>the palate where heat is concerned.

Hadn't thought of that, not that I had either on hand, but good for future
reference. Thanks much.

>Donna
>A pessimist believes all women are bad. An optimist hopes they are.

A married man is neither an optimist nor a pessimist.



Marc