JUNGLE CURRY WITH PORK AND THAI EGGPLANT

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Categories     Wok     Pork     Stir-Fry     Eggplant     Green Bean     Jalapeño     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings (as part of larger meal)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb Thai apple eggplants (see cooks' note, below)
2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 to 1/2 cup Thai red curry paste
1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, halved lengthwise, then sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
1/3 cup julienne strips peeled fresh or frozen grachai (lesser galangal or wild ginger; thawed if frozen) or drained bottled grachai, rinsed, or ginger
3 oz Chinese long beans or green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 canned baby corn, rinsed, drained, and halved lengthwise
1 1/2 cups Thai chicken stock
3 tablespoons nam pla (Asian fish sauce; preferably Thai)
5 (4-inch-long) fresh or frozen Kaffir lime leaves (sometimes called bai makroot)
1 fresh chee fah chile or 2 red jalapeño chiles, thinly sliced crosswise and seeds discarded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup loosely packed bai grapao (holy basil leaves)
Accompaniment: Thai pickled garlic (gratiam dong)
Special Equipment
a large (6-qt) wok

Steps:

  • Trim eggplants and cut into 1-inch wedges (do this just before heating oil to avoid discoloration).
  • Heat oil (see above) in wok over moderate heat until warm, about 30 seconds. Add curry paste (to taste) and cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant and a shade darker, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pork and stir-fry over high heat until no longer pink on outside, 1 to 2 minutes. Add eggplant, grachai, beans, baby corn, and stock and simmer, stirring, until eggplant is crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add fish sauce, lime leaves, chile, and salt and bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Stir in half of basil.
  • Serve topped with remaining basil.

Vicent Serushago
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are a lot of ingredients.


Mudrik Sultan
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This curry looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Jaclyn Wierzba
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I would love to try this recipe, but I'm allergic to pork. Do you think chicken or tofu would work as a substitute?


Shan Akhtar
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This curry is a great way to impress your friends and family.


Alexander Nimmyel
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I found this curry to be just right.


Barua Kushol
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This curry is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Long life Enia
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I love the way the flavors of the curry paste, coconut milk, and pork come together in this dish.


Mira Hecker
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This curry is a great way to use up leftover pork and vegetables.


Bulat Sacet
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Thai food.


Jose Becerra
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This is the best jungle curry I've ever had.


UZAIR MOHAMED
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I've made this curry several times now, and it's always a success.


L0ser Fr0g
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This curry is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Hashmat Khan
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I love the way the Thai eggplant soaks up the flavor of the curry.


Zdfght Hdfgtr
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This is one of my favorite curry recipes. It's always a hit when I make it for friends and family.


Gerardo Jr. Flores
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I found this curry to be a bit too spicy for my taste.


Rughi Capcul
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The pork was a little tough, but the overall flavor of the dish was good.


Ahmedz Manna
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a very flavorful and satisfying curry.


Pradeep chaudhary
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's also very easy to make.


Daegon Frederick
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I love the rich, complex flavor of this curry. The combination of spices and herbs is perfect.


Wiseman Akasa
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This jungle curry was a hit with my family. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the Thai eggplant added a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again!