Red Curry

INGREDIENTS:

Red Curry Paste:
12 Dried Red Chillis
2 Stalks Lemon Grass, chopped
3 Shallots, chopped
4 Cloves Garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp Galangal, chopped
1 Tsp Kaffir Lime Leaves, chopped
3 Tbsp Coriander Roots, chopped
1 Tsp Coriander Seeds
1 Tsp White Pepper
2 Tsp Shrimp Paste

1 Tin Coconut Milk
2 Tbsp Groundnut Oil
2 Tbsp Fish Sauce
1 Tbsp Sugar, or to taste
2 Oz Sweet Basil
2 Fresh Red Chillis, deseeded and julienned
Chicken / Beef / Pork / Prawns
 

Place all paste ingredients in a blender and blend into a smooth paste. Add a little groundnut oil if necessary. Heat the groundnut oil in a wok. Add 1 tbsp of the red curry paste and cook for a minute. Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, basil and fresh red chillis. Bring to a simmer then add whatever meat you have chosen. Cook through and serve.