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Thai Jungle Curry

Name: Thai Jungle Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 makrut lime leaves; 300g (10.5 oz) chicken thigh fillets, thinly sliced; 100g (3.5 oz) green beans, cut into batons; 100g (3.5 oz) Thai eggplants*; 2 tbsp fish sauce; ½ tbsp finely shaved palm sugar; ½ cup Thai basil leaves; steamed rice, to serve; Jungle curry paste:; 10 long dried red chillies; 3cm (just over 1”) piece galangal, peeled & finely chopped; 1 lemongrass stalk, pale part finely chopped; 2 x 4cm (1 ½”) pieces krachai*, roughly chopped; 2 Asian shallots, roughly chopped; 2 coriander (cilantro) roots, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 4 makrut lime leaves, destemmed, finely chopped; 3 tsp shrimp paste; ½ tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp sea salt

Prep 15m

Cook 20m

Total 35m

This Thai jungle curry is a spicy and aromatic dish made with chicken, vegetables, and a homemade curry paste. The paste is packed with flavors like chili, lemongrass, and shrimp paste, creating an authentic and delicious meal. Serve with steamed rice for a satisfying and comforting dinner.