4long fresh green chillies, seeded (if desired), coarsely chopped
82.50 ml coarsely choppedfresh coriander roots and stems
20.00 ml finely choppedfresh galangal
4purple Asian shallots, finely chopped
1stalklemon grass, pale section only, coarsely chopped
2 tsp finely gratedlime rind
6.10 gm shrimp paste
1 tsp ground coriander
2.50 gm ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
0.60gm salt
Instructions:
Prepare the curry paste by combining chili, coriander, galangal, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, lime zest, shrimp paste, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, and salt in a food processor. Process until finely chopped.
In a wok over high heat, bring the coconut cream to a boil until it separates. Stir in the curry paste and cook until aromatic. Add chicken, coconut milk, and lime leaves. Simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Combine bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, snow peas, and asparagus in the pan and cook for 2 minutes until peas are vibrant green and tender crisp. Take off the heat, then mix in fish sauce, sugar, and peppercorns. Taste and adjust seasoning with lime juice, if preferred. Stir in half of the coriander.
Finely shred the remaining lime leaves, then garnish the curry in serving bowls with lime leaves and coriander. Serve immediately with steamed rice, if desired.