Khua kling(คั่วกลิ้ง) is a very spicy dry curry from southern Thailand.

This vegan adaptation uses minced mushroom as the main ingredient rather than meat.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 clove garlic
• 4 bird eye chili
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black peppercorn
• 2 stalk lemongrass, tough outer layers removed
• 2 tbsp piece galangal
• 1 tbsp piece turmeric
• 4 cup oyster mushroom
• 2 – 4 tbsp water
• 4 kaffir lime leaf, finely sliced
• 2 red bird eye chili, seeded and finely sliced

Directions

• pound garlic, whole chili, salt, peppercorn, lemongrass, galangal, turmeric
• saute
• add mushroom, a little water as necessary
• stir until mushroom is fully cooked and water absorbed
• garnish with kaffir lime leaf, sliced chili
• serve