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.

Lindokuhle Lindo
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I would not recommend this recipe for beginners. It's a bit complicated and there are a lot of ingredients.


Jommel Virrey
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This curry is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing and it's a great way to impress your friends.


Tariq Sadiq
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I loved this curry. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


walaal hero
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I've tried many different jungle curry recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect combination of spicy, sour, and sweet.


Shaly Ponze
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This is one of those dishes that's so good, you'll forget you're eating vegetables.


maymay 22
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This is the worst curry I've ever had. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Kim soohyun
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and money.


Rana Entertainment
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This curry was a disappointment. The pork was tough and the sauce was too watery.


Keaziah Booysen
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I followed the recipe exactly and the curry turned out bland. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Maryam Zahid
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This curry is a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loves it. I'll definitely be making it again for him.


Washington Chuene
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I love how easy this curry is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Robert Butler
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This jungle curry is amazing! The flavors are incredible and the pork is so tender.


Adid Sojib
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I've made this curry several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of spicy and flavorful.


Skylar Determan
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Delicious! I made this curry for a party and everyone loved it.


Zahid Raj
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This is one of my favorite Thai curry recipes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mamun Abir
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I followed the recipe exactly and the curry turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add more vegetables. Next time I'll add some bell peppers and bamboo shoots.


Judith Ogweno
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This curry is a bit spicy for my taste, but still very flavorful. I would recommend using less chili paste if you don't like spicy food.


claude chico
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I love the combination of flavors in this curry. The lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves really shine through. The pork was tender and juicy, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection.


T H A N D O S I B I Y A
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This jungle curry was a hit with my family! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the pork and eggplant were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.