Pad Phed Ped

Name: Pad Phed Ped
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 lb duck breasts, sliced; 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste; 2 cans coconut milk; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar; 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil, torn; 2 peppers red bell pepper, sliced; 8 whole Thai eggplants, halved; 1 cup bamboo shoots; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Red curry with succulent duck. Rich coconut broth with tender duck meat, Thai red curry paste, and fresh Thai basil. Aromatic and deeply flavorful.

40 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lb duck breasts, sliced
3 tbsp Thai red curry paste
2 cans coconut milk
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar
1/2 cup fresh Thai basil, torn
2 peppers red bell pepper, sliced
8 whole Thai eggplants, halved
1 cup bamboo shoots
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot or wok over medium-high heat. Add 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
2

Add 2 lb sliced duck breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring to coat with the curry paste.
3

Pour in 2 cans coconut milk and stir well. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4

Add 2 peppers sliced red bell pepper, 8 whole halved Thai eggplants, and 1 cup bamboo shoots. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until duck is cooked through.
5

Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce and 2 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
6

Stir in 1/2 cup torn fresh Thai basil just before serving. Serve over jasmine rice.

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Questions

How do I know when Pad Phed Ped is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until duck is cooked through.

What can I use instead of curry paste in Pad Phed Ped?

The entry for Pad Phed Ped calls for 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste. In its place: Another color of Thai curry paste works, with a shift in heat and flavor. In a pinch, bloom curry powder in the oil with minced garlic, ginger and a little lime zest.

How hot is Pad Phed Ped?

Moderately. The heat in Pad Phed Ped comes from 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste. For a milder plate, start with half the curry paste and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Pad Phed Ped contain fish?

Yes: 2 tbsp fish sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Pad Phed Ped?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 480 calories, with 34 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 32 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 920 mg sodium.

How long does Pad Phed Ped keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Pad Phed Ped within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

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