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Nutritional Values
450kcal
35gProtein
15gCarbs
25gFat
4gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Jungle Curry
How to order / say it
Say it
แกงป่า — [Gaeng Pah]
Order
I'd like the Jungle Curry, please.
Locally
ขอแกงป่า หน่อยครับ/ค่ะ
Say locally
A herbaceous and spicy curry with wild vegetables and meat, native to the jungles of Thailand.
Why try it?
Jungle Curry is a dish that reflects the resourceful use of wild ingredients available in the forest. It embodies the essence of traditional Thai cooking without coconut milk.
How it tastes
The curry is light yet fiery, with bold flavors from fresh herbs and spices. The meat is tender, often infused with the aromatic essence of lemongrass and kaffir lime.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Developed in the northern jungle regions of Thailand during the 20th century, Jungle Curry was originally prepared by hunters using locally available ingredients.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 300 g pork
- 🥕 150 g eggplants
- 🧂 10 g green chilis
- 🌿 20 g lemongrass
- 🌿 5 g kaffir lime leaves
- 🥣 3 tbsp fish sauce
Method
- 1 Slice pork and prepare vegetables and herbs.
- 2 Heat a pot, add pork, and sauté with chili paste.
- 3 Add water, lemongrass, and simmer with eggplants.
- 4 Season with fish sauce, garnish with lime leaves, and serve.
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