Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, red palm oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, (sliced root to tip)
  • 1 clove garlic, (minced)
  • A 2-inch piece of ginger, (finely grated)
  • 1 to 6 Thai chiles, (chopped)
  • 2 Citrus leaves ((optional))
  • 1 red bell pepper, (diced)
  • 1 pint coconut milk
  • 3 to 5 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 pound tender meat, sliced thin ((venison or pork loin, duck breast, chicken breast))
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts ((optional))
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro or Thai basil

Instruction

  • Heat the oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 2 minutes, then add the garlic, hot chiles and ginger. Cook another minute or two.
  • Pour in the coconut milk, then add the fish sauce and curry paste. Stir well. Bring to a simmer and add the bell pepper and citrus leaves, if using. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the thinly sliced meat and peanuts, and let this cook until the meat is done, maybe 5 more minutes. Mix in the chopped herbs and serve with jasmine rice.