Jungle Curry
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
135 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Jungle Curry
Description
This Jungle Curry blends a red curry paste infused with slices of galangal and optional rhizome, producing a fragrant broth. Thinly sliced pork simmers briefly before adding fish sauce, sugar, and a medley of canned vegetables including bamboo shoots, baby corn, straw mushrooms, and fresh cut string beans. Kaffir lime leaves lend citrus aromas while the basil leaves are added at the end for freshness.
The curry cooks until the pork is tender and vegetables are just softened, maintaining texture and complexity in the spicy sauce. The flavors combine the heat and earthiness of red curry with the brightness of herbs and the umami from fish sauce.
Serving this curry over steamed rice balances the heat and provides a satisfying meal. The optional rhizome enhances the dish's complexity if available.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 pack red curry paste
- 2-3 lices galangal 1/4 inch (5mm) thick
- 1 teaspoon rhizome optional
- 1 pound pork sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup bamboo shoot canned
- 1/2 cup baby corn canned
- 1/2 cup straw mushroom canned
- 8-10 string beans cut in to 2" (5cm) length
- 6 kaffir lime leaves
- 15 basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat a wok and add the water, red curry paste, galangal, and rhizome (if using). Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Add the pork and let it cook for 1 minute. Then, add the fish sauce and sugar, stirring to combine. Gently transfer the bamboo shoots, baby corn, straw mushrooms, string beans, and kaffir leaves into the wok, stirring to mix.
- Cover the wok and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let it cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the basil leaves, give it a quick stir, and cook for another 2 minutes. Serve with rice.
Notes
- Rhizome is optional but adds an extra layer of flavor to the curry.
- Use canned vegetables as indicated for texture and convenience.
- Serve Jungle Curry hot with steamed rice to balance its spicy, savory profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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