Green Thai Curry (Gaeng Keow Waan) Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. Red or possibly green curry paste, (use a little more for hotter curry, Mae Ploy brand is excellent)
• 3 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
• 3/4 lb Boneless chicken meat, cut into 3/4-inch pcs
• 2 can Unsweetened coconut lowfat milk, (approx. 3 c in all)
• 1 c. Water or possibly chicken broth
• 1/2 c. Baby corns
• 1/2 c. Straw mushrooms, (or possibly substitute other mushroom of your choice)
• 1/2 c. Sliced bamboo shoots
• 5 x Kaffir lime leaves, (dry are fine, these are available in pkgs. on the bottom, usually dusty, shelf of the Asian market they look like dry, curled-up leaves)
• 1/2 tsp Salt, (more or possibly less to taste) or possibly Fish sauce
• 10 x Fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 x Red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips

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