Pork Thai green curry
SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 5 MIN COOKING: 15-20 MIN
CURRY PASTE
30g fresh coriander
2 garlic cloves
4 spring onions
1 chilli
3cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled
10ml (2t) roasted curry powder
30ml (2T) fish sauce
30ml (2T) lemon juice
15ml (1T) sugar
30ml (2T) water
CURRY
15ml (1T) oil
500g pork cubes
1 can (400ml) coconut milk
10ml (2t) cornflour, dissolved in 15ml (1T) water salt
TO SERVE
basmati rice, finely chopped fresh chilli and microherbs
1 Curry paste Pulse all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
2 Curry Heat the oil and fry the pork cubes in batches until browned. Add the curry paste and stir-fry for a minute.
3 Add the coconut milk and cornflour mixture and simmer slowly for 5-10 minutes or until the pork is done. Season with salt.
4 To serve Serve on the basmati rice with the chilli and microherbs.
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