Catfish Spicy Stir-Fry (pla-dook pad ped)
Ingredients
- 800 grams catfish, clean and sliced into well pieces
- 5-10 chilies, crushed
- 3 red chili peppers, sliced
- 50 grams sweet basil leaves
- 20 grams peppercorn
- 50 grams wild ginger, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced lemongrass
- 2 red shallots
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon kaffir lime rind
- 1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste
- 2-3 coriander roots
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- cooking oil
Preparations
1. Grind garlic, red shallot, lemongrass,coriander roots chili, kaffir lime rind and shrimp paste in a mortar and pound until mixed thoroughly (or using food processor).
2. Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add chili+garlic mixture (prepared in 1st step). Stir until golden and aromatic. Then add sliced catfish and continue stirring until nearly done.
3. Add wild ginger, red chili pepper and pepper corn. Season with sugar and fish sauce. Then add sweet basil and stir until all ingredients mixed well. Remove from heat.
4. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve immediately with hot steamed rice.
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