THAI FISH CURRY - KAENG PED PLA / OR TOFU
I have tried many thai curries over the years, and they have all been 'OK', but never quite got that authentic flavour or feel. And then other recipes have just scared me away with incredibly long lists of ingredients. I think this is a nice compromise. It is well worth marinating, it only takes a minute to throw the marinade together, then putting it all together later does not take long at all. I have made it with fish and followed the recipe to a T, with beautiful results. I have also subbed tofu and had good results. This recipe does not traditionally call for any veg to be included, it's meant to be simple. I often do add one vegetable such as red bell pepper or bok choi though, otherwise I serve with a salad. If you do add a veg, be careful not to add too much or you take away from the sauce and lose some of that soupy consistency. Keep it simple If you really wanted to add more veg I would double up on the sauce ingredients. Most of the ingredients are pretty main stream these days, my local grocery store carries it all, and certainly any Asian grocery store would. Hope you enjoy, this recipe came from a Thai food and lifestyle cookbook that was given to me as a gift.
Provided by magpie diner
Categories Curries
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- The Marinade, prepare at least 1-2 hours before, or even overnight:.
- Combine the lime juice, HALF of the fish sauce, and the soy sauce in a shallow non-metallic dish.
- Add the chile and the fish (or tofu), stir or use your hands to coat. Cover and let chill for 1-2 hours, or overnight. (If the fish or tofu is not fully immersed, turn the pieces part way through marinating).
- Ready to cook:.
- Start your rice as per package directions. Depending on the sort you are using, the cooking time will vary.
- Add the curry paste to a med hot pan, warm it up a bit and then add the coconut milk, the lime leaves, the remaining fish sauce and the lemon grass. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the fish, the marinade and red bell pepper or other veg if you're using one. Let it all simmer together for about 5 minutes, until the fish (or tofu) and veg are cooked. If you need to have this sit for longer, be sure not to add the veg too early or they will be over cooked.
- At this point you may want to add a pinch of brown sugar if it tastes too sour or salty.
- Stir the chopped fresh cilantro through the hot boiled rice.
- Serve the curry with the rice, garnish the curry with pistachio nuts and/or chopped mango if you like -- it adds a nice touch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1841, Fat 63.8, SaturatedFat 26.8, Cholesterol 496.1, Sodium 2613.5, Carbohydrate 96.7, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 12.4, Protein 212.7
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Bobson Awomu
[email protected]This curry is delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. I served it with jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Laxman Lama
[email protected]This curry is so good! The flavors are so rich and complex. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. I served it with jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Farhan Vau
[email protected]This curry is delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. I served it with jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Anthony Mensah
[email protected]This curry is so good! The flavors are so rich and complex. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. I served it with jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Arati Shrestha
[email protected]This curry is delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. I served it with jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.
mohammed juneydi
[email protected]This curry is so good! The flavors are so rich and complex. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. I served it with jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Keshab Khadka
[email protected]This curry is delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. I served it with jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Carlos Caporal
[email protected]This curry is so good! The flavors are so rich and complex. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. I served it with jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Mx Mehedi Hasan
[email protected]This curry is amazing! The flavors are so complex and delicious. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. I served it with jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Dhab Mohamed
[email protected]This curry is delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. I served it with jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.
John Patrick
[email protected]This curry is so good! I love the combination of flavors. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I served it with rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Johnson Emmanuel
[email protected]This curry is amazing! The flavors are so complex and delicious. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. I served it with jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Khalil Mcclain
[email protected]I made this curry for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The curry sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the fish is cooked perfectly. I served it with rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Erica McClure
[email protected]This curry is so good! The fish is cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. I served it with jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Aza Banks
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Thai food, and this curry is one of my favorites. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of the sweet, sour, and salty flavors. I usually add a bit of extra chili paste to give it a bit of a kick.
Noe Ortiz
[email protected]I've made this curry several times now, and it's always a hit. The curry paste is so flavorful, and the fish cooks up so tender. I love that you can use any type of fish you like, so it's a great way to use up whatever you have on hand. I usually ser
Shaphana Alexander
[email protected]This Thai fish curry is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the fish is cooked perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great. I served it with jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.