Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Cook - Thai Red Curry

Had always thought the colorful Thai curries were impossible to make.

After a visit to the Bangkok Market in Hollywood, I was convinced by the friendly Thai lady clerk the otherwise.

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First off, the ingredients:

Holy Basil, Bamboo Shoots, Potatoes, Shallots, Ginger & Orange Bell Peppers.

Kara Coconut Cream (200ml), Mae Anong Brand Red Curry Paste (1.5 tablespoons) & 1 cup of water.

Raw Shell-less Shrimp coated with corn starch and white pepper.

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Saute the shallots and ginger then add potatoes, bell peppers, curry paste, water & coconut cream bring to boil.

(5-10 minutes)

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While waiting for the curry simmering for another 10 minutes, pan fried the shrimp with medium high heat. Crispy.

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Add the holy basil and serve with rice of any kind. Serves two.

Judge’s table:

the curry did not taste bad but it was a bit bland. Later I realized that I have forgotten to add the fish sauce.

One tablespoon should do the job. Next time.

4 comments:

  1. I might try this one. The only catch is the fish sauce is the one we bought to cook Japanese curry five years ago. I should throw that out.

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  2. とってもきれいに撮れてるね!

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  3. looks good...but you should leave the potato out next time.

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  4. chido eats, don't think the fish sauce is meant to be kept that long. never heard of anyone putting the nam pla in the Japanese curry either.

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