Description
Notoriously one of Thailand's spiciest dishes. A Southern dry curry where minced meat is stir-fried aggressively with a fiery yellow curry paste until completely dry.
Restaurants serving Khua Kling (Southern Dry Meat Curry)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Minced pork(or beef)
- Southern yellow curry paste
- Kaffir lime leaves(julienned)
- Fresh chili(garnish)
Instructions
- Fry minced pork, add fiery Southern yellow curry paste.
- Stir-fry continuously until completely dry and crumbly.
- Garnish with shredded kaffir lime leaves.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense heat of Southern curry paste
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Minced pork, Extra hot curry powder, Yuzu peel (aroma sub)
Pairing
Massive amounts of White Rice / Sliced cucumber
Trivia
[Difference] Contains zero coconut milk sweetness. Discards the Thai 'sweet/sour' balance to focus 100% purely on brutal heat and herb aroma.
Eating tips & etiquette
A tiny pinch of meat requires a huge mouthful of rice. Use raw cucumber/beans to extinguish the fire in your mouth.
Allergen
Pork/Beef, Shrimp (in paste)