Ingredients

  • 1 lb firm white fish fillets, coarsely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, quartered
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro roots and stems
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp peanut oil
  • 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 1 can (14 oz) can coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped eggplant
  • 2 tsp grated palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 None green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 None red bird's-eye chili peppers, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves

Method

  • Blend or process fish with garlic, cilantro roots and stems, soy sauce and cornstarch until mixture forms a smooth paste. Roll heaping teaspoons of mixture into balls.
  • Heat oil and curry paste in a large saucepan on medium-high heat, stirring until fragrant. Add coconut milk; bring to a boil, stirring, until combined. Add fish balls and eggplant. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, for 5 mins, or until fish balls are cooked through. Add sugar, lime juice, fish sauce and onions; stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Spoon into serving bowl. Sprinkle with bean sprouts, chili pepper and cilantro leaves.