Spicy Thai Red Curry Chicken

The spicy red thai curry

Ingredients:

1. Boneless chicken (cut into cubes)1/2kg
2. Unsweetened coconut milk 2/3 cup
3. Thai red curry paste 2 to 3 tsp
4. Fish sauce 1tsp
5. Oil 3tbsp
6. Salt 1tsp
7. Crushed black pepper 1/2 tsp
8. Canned mushrooms 8
9. Fresh ginger  (finely chopped) 1tbsp
10. Garlic cloves (finely chopped) 4
11. Kaffir lime leaves 2
12. Fresh lemon grass (chopped)  2tbsp
13. Thai chilies  3
14.  Water 1/2 cup
15. Toasted peanuts and coriander leaves for garnish

Method:

• In a small bowl, whisk the coconut milk with the curry paste and fish sauce until combined.
• Heat a large wok until very hot.
• Add Oil and heat until just smoking.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the wok.
• Cook over high heat until the chicken is done.
• Take out the chicken in a plate.
• In the same wok add the mushrooms and stir-fry over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in the ginger and garlic, kaffir lime leaves and fresh lemon grass, stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add the chicken, red curry mixture and the water and bring to a boil.
• Then put thai chilies.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
• Take out the curry in a serving bowl and garnish with peanuts and coriander leaves.
• Serve with boiled rice or steamed rice.