- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 750g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed,
cut into thirds
- 1 brown onion, cut into thin wedges
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 lemongrass stem, trimmed, bruised, thinly sliced
- 1 small red chilli, deseeded, thinly sliced
- 400ml can coconut milk
- 15 fresh curry leaves
- 1 cup coriander leaves
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- steamed jasmine rice, coriander sprigs
and lime wedges, to serve
HOW TO PREPARE
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok
over high heat.
Add half the chicken.
Cook, turning occasionally,
for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate.
Repeat with remaining chicken.
Reduce heat to medium-high.
Add remaining oil to wok.
Add onion and garlic.
Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes.
Add turmeric, curry paste,
lemongrass and chilli.
Cook, stirring, for 1 minute
or until aromatic.
Stir in coconut milk and curry leaves.
Bring to the boil.
Reduce heat to low.
Return chicken to wok.
Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes
or until chicken is tender.
Stir in coriander and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
Spoon over rice and top with coriander sprigs.
Serve with lime wedges.
