Gaeng keow wan at its simplest: green paste, coconut milk, aubergine, basil. Sharper and greener than red curry, and quicker.
Serves 4 · Time 25 minutes
Ingredients
Serves
- 3 tbsp
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400 ml
coconut milk
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2
long aubergines or 6 Thai apple aubergines, cut into chunks
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100 g
pea aubergines (optional)
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3
kaffir lime leaves
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2 tsp
palm sugar
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1 tbsp
soy or fish sauce
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a large handful of Thai basil
Method
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Fry the paste in the thick coconut cream until fragrant.
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Add the aubergine and coat; add the remaining coconut milk and lime leaves; simmer ten minutes until tender.
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Season; finish with basil off the heat. Serve with jasmine rice.


