Photograph of the finished Phat phet

Thailand · Xào cà ri cay Phat phet

Phat phet

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

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Duck Duck 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 basil Thai basil 2.1 oz
  • Photograph of Thai lime leaves Thai lime leaves 12 leaves
  • Photograph of Eggplant Eggplant 8.5 oz
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ¼ cup
  • Photograph of Green peppercorns Green peppercorns 1.7 oz
  • Photograph of Steamed rice Steamed rice 1.8 lb

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.
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