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Thailand · Xào cà ri cay Phat phet

Phat phet

25 min Hands-on time
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Slice the duck meat into thin slices.
  2. 2 Sauté the red curry sauce with oil until the oil separates and it turns a deep red.
  3. 3 Put the duck in the pan and stir-fry over high heat.
  4. 4 Add the eggplant, shredded galangal, and whole green peppercorns, and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Season with fish sauce, sprinkle with lime leaves and Thai basil, then turn off the heat. This dish is dry, not liquid.