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Gaeng Pa Hed

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients and directions for this recipe

8 md Dried chilies; *
1 ts Salt
1 ts Kaempfer; (Grachai); minced
1 ts Garlic; minced
1/2 ts Shrimp paste
3 tb Red onions; chopped
1 ts Ground coriander seeds
1/4 c Powdered dried fish; **
3 tb Oil
2 1/2 c Water
-sliced
1 ts Kaffir lime leaves; cut into
-thin strips
1/4 c Basil leaves

((Thai Shrimp and Straw Mushroom Curry)

* Soak the dried chilies (Prik Hang) in warm water until soft and
drain.
** Powdered dried fish (Pla Yang Pone) are available in jars.

In a blender, combine soften dried chilies, salt, Kaempfer, garlic,
shrimp paste, onions, coriander seeds, powdered fish and blend until
smooth to make curry paste. Add a little water if necessary.
In a saucepan, cook curry paste in oil over medium heat until
fragrant and add water. Stir and bring to a boil over high heat. Add
mushrooms and fish sauce and bring to a boil again. Stir in shrimps
and cook just until the shrimps are done. Sprinkle sliced chilies,
Kaffir lime leaves and basils. Stir briefly and remove from heat.
Serve with cooked rice. Makes about 3 cups of curry. Serves 3-5.

See also:
Previous recipe Gaeng Masaman Neuea (muslim Beef Curry)
Next recipe Gaeng Pa Nuea Yaang (grilled Beef Curry, Country Style)

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