Hello, my lovely friends.
Yesterday was an important day: I went out to hunt for ingredients to make a special dinner: Pork and Pickled Bamboo Shoots in Coconut Milk Curry. A favorite dish that I can make over and over again and never get tired of.
🛒 The Purchasing Mission: The Beginning of a Small Chaos: Upon arriving at the store, I carefully surveyed the ingredients and picked up a bunch of morning glory, pickled bamboo shoots, and the heart of this dish: fatty pork. As I'm getting older and my teeth aren't as strong as they used to be, I opt for lean pork with a little fat. It's tender and easy to chew, so I don't have to worry about the difficulty of chewing. It's a small joy for an elderly person to enjoy a delicious meal with peace of mind.
However, as I was checking the ingredients in my basket, I had to say "Oops!" to myself... I forgot to buy coconut milk. 😅 This is a funny story that happens often. So I had to drive back to the store to buy more coconut milk, even though it took me a little longer. But for a rich, fragrant curry, this is the most worthwhile investment.
🔪 Preparation: Tips for Tender and Delicate Meat
Now that you have all your ingredients, it's time to get cooking.
📝 Recipe and ingredients for pork and pickled bamboo shoot curry
| Order | Ingredients | Quantity (adjust to taste) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pork with fat | 200 grams | Cut into bite-sized pieces (of your choice) |
| 2 | Pickled bamboo shoots | 150 grams | Wash and boil to reduce saltiness/sourness |
| 3 | Coconut milk (first/second) | 250 ml | Separate the first for stir-frying and the second for boiling |
| 4 | Red curry paste | 2-3 tablespoons | Use red curry paste or roasted curry paste |
| 5 | fish sauce | 1-2 tablespoons | season to taste |
| 6 | palm sugar/granulated sugar | 1 teaspoon | to cut the flavor |
| 7 | kaffir lime leaves | 3-4 leaves | torn (add during simmering for aroma) |
| 8 | basil leaves/holy basil | 1 handful | add at the end to enhance the aroma |
| 9 | red chili peppers | 1-2 pieces | sliced diagonally for garnish and to add spiciness (if desired) |
🛠️ Ingredient Preparation Steps
- Prepare the pork: Wash the fatty pork thoroughly, then cut into thin, bite-sized pieces. Thin slicing allows for easy chewing and allows the pork to absorb the curry better.
- Prepare the pickled bamboo shoots: To reduce the sourness and saltiness of the pickled bamboo shoots Rinse thoroughly with clean water several times and boil in boiling water for 15-20 minutes (or skip boiling if you prefer a more sour taste). Then drain.
- Prepare the ingredients: Tear the kaffir lime leaves and pluck the basil leaves. Prepare the coconut cream and coconut milk.
🔥 ## How to make it
- Stir-fried curry paste: Heat a pot/wok and add a small amount of coconut milk (about 1/4 cup). Simmer until the coconut milk begins to separate. Add the red curry paste and stir-fry with the coconut milk until fragrant.
- Stir-fried pork: Add the prepared sliced fatty pork and mix well with the curry paste. Simmer until the pork begins to cook and changes color.
Add bamboo shoots: Add the pickled bamboo shoots and stir-fry until combined with the pork and curry paste.
Add the curry: Add the coconut milk and the remaining coconut cream. Stir to combine. Add the torn kaffir lime leaves. Simmer over medium-low heat until the pork is tender and the curry is absorbed by the bamboo shoots.
- Seasoning: Season with fish sauce and palm sugar. Taste to make sure it is salty, followed by sweetness, and has a sour taste from the pickled bamboo shoots (you can add a little lime juice if you like it more sour).
Finished: Once the flavors are well-balanced, add the basil leaves and diagonally sliced red chili peppers. Stir quickly and immediately turn off the heat.
Ready to serve: Ladle the pork and pickled bamboo shoots curry into a bowl and serve with hot steamed rice. It's guaranteed to be a delicious combination.
How do you like this dish? I hope you enjoy it. I also stir-fried morning glory to go with the pork and pickled bamboo shoots curry. Ready to serve!
For today, I must take my leave.
See you guys next time! Thank you for following and supporting me. Thank you very much.
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