Pad Prik Pla Dug (Stir-fry Catfish with Curry Paste)
3 1/2 cups catfish (cut in pieces)
2 tbsp. Shredded lemongrass
2 tsp. fresh turmeric
1 tbsp. black pepper
1 cup dry chilies
2 tbsp. shallots
2 tbsp. garlic
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. shrimp paste
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. lemon grass leaves (or 5 leaves)
Put lemongrass, turmeric, turmeric, black pepper, dry chilies, shallots, garlic, salt, and shrimp paste in a blender. Blend well until it turned into the paste. In a wok put oil over medium high heat then add the mixture paste, cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add fish and cook for a while then add sugar and lemongrass leaves. Cook until it’s done. Serve with rice and cut fresh vegetable on the side.
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