Off-Dry Riesling Pairing Notes

By Chef_Madel

When a wine is labeled "off-dry" it simply means it is a little bit sweet, but not as sweet as a dessert wine would be. This Riesling is made in an off-dry style, which works well with this grape because the balanced acidity makes the wine taste crisp and refreshing even though there's a bit of sweetness. The flavors are fruity (think pear, peach, and apple) and floral, with a subtle mineral note.

Ingredients

• Shrimp Chips:
• 2 x 300 gram bag of pre made shrimp chips (21 oz.)
• Spicy Peanut Sauce:
• 1 1/2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts (375 ml)
• 4 cups roasted unsalted peanuts (375 ml)
• 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (1000 ml)
• 1 tbsp grated palm sugar (15 ml)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 ml)
• 2 tbsp fish sauce (10 ml)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Blend the peanuts in a food processor using on and off "blitz" setting. Process until the peanuts are a fine meal. Set aside.

2. Heat half of the coconut milk in a medium sauce pan over high heat. Add the green curry paste. Stir to dissolve and continue cooking at high heat for 10-12 minutes, until the oil from the coconut has risen to the surface.

3. Lower the heat to medium-high and add the processed peanuts. Stir and add the rest of the coconut milk. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium and add the sugar, lemon juice and fish sauce.

4. Cook stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Take the saucepan off the heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly.

5. Serve with Shrimp chips.