Fish curry Laos food recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is easier to find and offers a similar umami flavor.

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides acidity with fewer calories.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Ginger is more accessible and offers a similar flavor profile.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped shallots, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in lemongrass, galangal, and chili peppers; cook for another 2 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.

Add fish sauce, tamarind paste, and sugar; stir to combine.

Introduce the fish pieces and simmer until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Add kaffir lime leaves and lime juice; stir gently to incorporate.

Season with salt to taste and remove from heat.

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

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