Jungle Curry of Guinea Fowl with Coconut and Lime Rice

Guinea fowl cooked in a Thai curry flavored with authentic paste, served with aromatic coconut and lime infused rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 605.1 kcals 2420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 48.1 grams 192.5 grams
Fat 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Protein 36.3 grams 145.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Caster Sugar
To taste
CondimentsSauces
GrainsCereals
200
g
Liquids
50
g
Coconut Milk
Thick part from top of chilled can
Meat
1
piece
Guinea Fowl
Divided into eight joints, skin slashed
NutsSeeds
3
clove
50
g
Galangal
Peeled
20
g
Turmeric
Fresh
2
tsp
3
piece
Lime Leaves
Spines removed, shredded
1
tsp
6
piece
Lime Leaves
Torn, for rice
OilsFats
Seafood
30
g
Dried Shrimps
Soaked for 30 minutes and drained
Vegetables
6
piece
4
piece
Yellow Chillies
Cut in half, seeds removed
4
piece
Green Chillies
Cut in half, seeds removed; alternative to yellow
6
piece
Red Chillies
Seeds removed
5
stem
Krachai
Shredded
4
piece
Snake Beans
Cut into 1cm pieces
1
piece
Bamboo Shoot
Shredded

Steps

  • Toast the shrimp paste in foil in a dry pan or over a gas flame until fragrant.
  • Crush shallots, garlic, chillies, galangal, palm sugar, turmeric, salt, and rehydrated shrimps in a mortar.
  • Heat 30ml oil in a wok and fry the curry paste and cardamom pods until dry.
  • Add guinea fowl joints and fry for a few minutes.
  • Add krachai, lime leaves, fish sauce, rice wine, and 500ml stock, then simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Wash 200g rice and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • Place rice, coconut milk, salt, sugar, and leaves in a pot and cover with water.
  • Boil for 4 minutes, then turn off heat and let stand covered for 12 minutes.
  • Garnish the dish with beans, bamboo shoots, lime leaves, and chilli.