1 fresh lemon grass stalk
1 1/2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp thai green curry paste
4 kaffir lime leaves,torn or shredded lime zest
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp sugar
14 oz coconut milk
1 lb raw prawns,shelled and de veined
handful basil leaves
peel off the tough outer layers of the lemon grass stalks,leaving the tender whitish centre and slice it finely
heat a wok until it is very hot andd oil.now add the green curry paste and stir fry for 2 minutes
add the lemon grass,lime leaves or zest, fish sauce ,sugar and coconut milk.reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes
add the prawns and cook for 5 minutes,strring from time to time.add the basil and give the mixture a good stir..
serve……
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This post was written by administrator on September 18, 2008
