MINCED PORK AND SHRIMP IN COCONUT MILK

Minced Pork and Shrimp in Coconut Milk image

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup coconut milk, homemade (page 584) or canned
2 fresh red chiles, preferably Thai, stemmed, seeded, and minced
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon nam pla
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 scallions, trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Put the coconut milk, chiles, ginger, and garlic in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Stir in the pork and adjust the heat so the mixture simmers steadily. A minute later, add the shrimp. Cook, stirring, until both pork and shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
Stir in the nam pla, then salt and pepper if necessary. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving bowl; garnish with the scallions, cilantro, and mint, and serve.