Photograph of the finished Pad prik gaeng

Thailand · Xào sốt cà ri cay Pad prik gaeng

Pad prik gaeng

25 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Prawns Prawns 1.6 lb
  • Photograph of Red curry sauce Red curry sauce 3.5 oz
  • Photograph of Krachai fingerroot Krachai fingerroot 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Thai lime leaves Thai lime leaves 12 leaves
  • Photograph of Thai basil Thai basil 1.7 oz
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ¼ cup
  • Photograph of Palm sugar Palm sugar 1.4 oz
  • Photograph of Oil Oil ½ cup
  • Photograph of Steamed rice Steamed rice 1.8 lb

Method

  1. 1 Slice the krachai rice noodles into very thin strands.
  2. 2 Sauté the red curry sauce with oil until the oil separates and the aroma develops.
  3. 3 Add the shrimp and stir-fry quickly over high heat until just cooked.
  4. 4 Add galangal and Thai lime leaves, season with fish sauce and palm sugar.
  5. 5 Stir for another minute, then turn off the heat and sprinkle with Thai basil.
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