------------------------------FOR GREEN CURRY------------------------
10 Fresh basil leaves
-------------------------------FOR RED CURRY---------------------------
1/2 Red bell pepper; cut into -- matchstick-size strips
Note: ===== * (dried kaffir lime leaves are fine; these are
available in
packages on the bottom -- usually dusty -- shelf of the Asian
market; they
look like dried, curled-up leaves)
You can add other things (holy basil, fish sauce, chopped hot
Thai chiles,
lemon grass, galanga, shrimp paste, etc.).
Instructions: ============= Fry curry paste in oil in saucepan
until
fragrant. Add chicken (if using) and saute for about 1 minute
over medium
high heat. Add remaining ingredients except basil leaves or
red bell
pepper. Bring just barely to a boil; reduce heat and simmer
20-30 minutes.
Just before serving, stir in basil leaves or red bell pepper.
Serve with
cooked Thai Jasmine rice.
Makes 1 serving.
