Kua Gling Recipe - Southern Pork Stir-Fry w/ Curry Paste คั่วกลิ้ง - Hot Thai Kitchen!

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry powder

💰Cheaper: store-bought curry powder

Homemade curry powder can be lower in sodium.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor.

Cut dried arbol chilies and shake off seeds.

Grind chilies in a spice grinder until fine.

Add black pepper to the ground chilies.

Chop lemongrass, using half for the paste and half for the stir fry.

Chop frozen galangal slices before adding to the paste.

Add fresh turmeric to the paste without peeling.

Add dry spices and shallots to the paste and grind until smooth, but not too fine.

Add fermented shrimp paste to the curry paste mixture.

In a wok, heat oil and add the curry paste, sauté until fragrant.

Add ground pork to the wok and toss quickly.

If the mixture sticks, add a splash of water or chicken stock to deglaze.

Add sugar and fish sauce to the pork mixture and stir to combine.

Cook until the mixture is dry, then add kaffir lime leaves and green chilies.

Finish with the reserved lemongrass and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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