World Flavors Cookbook

Gaeng Tai Pla

A famously spicy and pungent Southern Thai curry made from fermented fish viscera, grilled fish, and bamboo shoots.

Cuisine: Thailand

Ingredients

• Fermented fish viscera (Tai Pla)
• Southern Thai curry paste (extra turmeric and chili)
• Grilled fish meat, flaked
• Bamboo shoots, eggplant, yardlong beans
• Lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves

Instructions

1. Boil Tai Pla with aromatics then strain.
2. Simmer the strained liquid with curry paste.
3. Add grilled fish and vegetables.
4. Cook until vegetables are tender. Season carefully (it is already very salty).
5. Serve with fresh vegetables and rice to temper the heat.