Sunday, March 15, 2009

Red Chicken Curry w/ Bamboo shoots ( Thai Food)


This semi hot red chicken curry with bamboo shoots is sooo yummie.
Ingredients (4-6 persons)
1 liter or 4 cups coconut milk
450g diced boneless chicken
2tbsp fish sauce
1tbsp sugar
225 bamboo shoots
5 kaffir lime leaves ( torn)
salt & freshly ground pepper
mint,basil leaves to garnish
2tbsp red curry paste
2 chilles chopped
Method
1.In a large heavy based sauce pan, bring half the coconut milk to the boil, stirring until it separates.
2.Add 2tbsp of red curry paste and cook for a few minutes.
3.Add he chicken, fish sauce and sugar. Fry for 3-5 minutes until chicken changes color, stirring constantly to prevent it from sticking.
4.Add the rest of the coconut milk ,bamboo shoots & kaffir lime leaves. bring back to the boil. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve garnished with basil and mint leaves.

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