Pad Cha (Stir-fry with Spicy Herb Blend)
Serves 4
Ingredients
Method
1 lb. Mixed Seafood (Such As Shrimp, Squid, And Mussels)
2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
2 tbsp. Red Curry Paste
2 Kaffir Lime Leaves, Finely Chopped
1 Lemongrass Stalk, Bruised And Chopped
1 Galangal Slice, Chopped
2 tbsp. Fish Sauce
1 tsp. Sugar
Fresh Thai Basil Leaves, For Garnish
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the wok and stir-fry until it's fragrant.
Add the red curry paste, finely chopped kaffir lime leaves, chopped lemongrass stalk, and chopped galangal slice to the wok. Stir-fry for a few more minutes until the herbs are fragrant.
Add the mixed seafood to the wok and stir-fry until it's cooked through.
Season the stir-fry with fish sauce and sugar.
Serve the Pad Cha hot, garnished with fresh Thai basil leaves.