Chiang Mai Chicken Curry

Submitted by Da Huz

"A peanut curry from Thailand and Myanmar (Burma). Can be made with pork. As an option, add a few tablespoons of diced fresh chillies with the onion and ginger for some heat."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thigh
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
• 1⁄2 onion, finely diced
• 2 inches ginger, grated
• 4 tablespoons peanuts, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons tamarind puree
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons palm sugar

directions

1. Dice the chicken into 1/2" cubes.
2. Heat the oil, fry the garlic for 1 minute.
3. Add curry paste and fry for 2 minutes.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients as well as 2 cups of water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 1 hour (if using pork, simmer 1 1/2 hour).
5. Serve with steamed rice (jasmine or basmati).