Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 chicken thighs -- boned cut into
-- 1/2-in pieces
2 garlic cloves -- chopped
1 tablespoon dry red curry paste -- (or to taste)
1 cup thick coconut cream
1/4 cup roasted peanuts -- chopped, or
2 tablespoons - chunky peanut butter
2 tablespoons fish sauce -- (nam pla)
2 teaspoons palm sugar or brown sugar
2 makrut -- (kaffir lime) leaves
-- (fresh, frozen or
-- dried)
-- or substitute
-- fresh citrus leaves
1 large hand Thai basil leaves -- (fresh)
***garnishes***
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 fresh red chile cut into slivers |
Preparation:
PREHEAT WOK OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT. Add oil. When hot, add chicken; stir-fry until lightly browned. Remove to a bowl; set aside. Add garlic to wok and lightly brown. Reduce heat and add curry paste; fry gently, stirring for 1 minute. Add coconut cream and peanuts; stir constantly until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add fish sauce, palm sugar, lime leaves and the reserved chicken. Simmer together for 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Add the basil leaves; stir together for 30 seconds. Serve hot, garnished with mint leaves and red chile slivers. |