A light yet satisfying Thai curry that combines tender white fish with sweet corn in a fragrant coconut sauce. This 30-minute meal brings together classic Thai flavors like lemongrass, basil, and lime in a simple home-cooked dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
225gmsWhite Fish Fillets (cleaned, washed, cut into 1 inch pieces)
1cupSweet Corn Kernels
1/2stalkLemongrass (peeled)
1Small Onion (small, peeled)
1inceGinger (peeled, chopped)
1 1/2tbspFish Sauce
Juice of 1 Lime
1tspBrown Sugar
1tbspOil
1/3cupChicken Stock
1/2tspThai Green Curry Paste (available in most major supermarkets)
1/4cupCoconut Milk
1/2cupBasil Leaves (chopped)
Coriander Leaves (handful, chopped)
Instructions
Chop the tender bottom parts of the lemongrass and grind together with coriander leaves (reserve a few for garnish), small onion, ginger to a fine paste.
Combine the lime juice, fish sauce and sugar. Keep aside until required.
Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
Add the lemongrass mixture and cook for 30 to 60 seconds.
Add the sweet corn kernels and chicken stock.
Reduce flame and cover the pan with a lid.
SImmer for about 6 to 10 minutes.
Add the curry paste, coconut milk and fish sauce mixture.
Bring to a boil.
Add the fish pieces and reduce flame.
Cover and cook till the fish is cooked and tender, for about 4 to 5 minutes.