Jungle Curry

Jungle Curry

Jungle curry is a popular and spicy Thai curry made with no coconut milk. You can make pork or chicken jungle curry with this easy recipe.

It tastes different because it’s not as “creamy” and sweet without coconut milk added in the curry, and hence the spices taste more pronounced.

I grew up with all sorts of curries back home in Malaysia: chicken curry, fish curry, squid curry, etc.

And then I discovered Thai curries, which are rather different, but delicious nonetheless.

Ingredients for Thai Jungle Curry

• Red Curry Paste
• Galangal
• Pork
• Fish Sauce
• Bamboo Shoots
• Baby Corn
• String Beans
• Basil Leaves

Frequently Asked Questions

What does curry taste like?

Curry is unique and gets its name due to the combination of both savory and sweet spices. Additionally, there is usually an amount of spiciness in curry. This is made by the type and amount of pepper used.

How many calories?

This recipe has 351 calories per serving.

What Dishes to Serve with this Recipe?

This dish is best served with white rice. For a wholesome Thai meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

Pad Thai

Thai Beef Salad

Pork Satay with Sweet Coconut Milk Glaze

Mango Sticky Rice

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Jungle Curry Recipe

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 8 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 28 minutes

Jungle Curry - a popular Thai curry, jungle curry is spicy and made with no coconut milk. You can make pork or chicken jungle curry with this easy recipe.

Calories 351 kcal

Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

• 1 cup water (250 ml)
• 1 pack red curry paste (see picture below) (1.76 ounce/50g)
• 2-3 slices galanga (1/4 inch thick)
• 1 teaspoon rhizome, (optional)
• 1 pound pork, sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup canned bamboo shoot
• 1/2 cup canned baby corn
• 1/2 cup canned straw mushroom
• 8-10 string beans, cut in to 2" length
• 6 kaffir leaves
• 15 basil leaves

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Directions

1. 1

   Heat up a wok and add in the water, red curry paste, galanga and rhizome (optional). Stir to combine until boiling.

2. 2

   Add the pork and let it cook for 1 minute. Add the fish sauce and sugar. Stir to mix. Gently transfer the bamboo shoot, baby corn, straw mushroom, string beans and kaffir leaves into the wok. Stir to mix.

3. 3

   Cover the wok and bring to boil. Turn the heat to medium and let it cook for 5-6 minutes. Add in the basil leaves. Give it a quick stir and cook for 2 minutes. Serve with rice.

Recipe Notes

1. Rhizome is optional but may enhance the flavor of this dish. 2. This is the red curry paste I used for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Jungle Curry Recipe

Amount Per Serving (4 people)

Calories 351 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 82mg27%

Sodium 863mg38%

Potassium 476mg14%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 275IU6%

Vitamin C 4.4mg5%

Calcium 26mg3%

Iron 1.8mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Thai

Keyword: Jungle Curry