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Hello, my lovely friends!

In this post, I'd like to invite you to the kitchen and create a delicious, perfectly balanced Southern Thai dish.
And it's incredibly easy to make: Sour Shrimp and Papaya Curry, also known as "Yellow Curry" in the South.
Yesterday, after a stroll in the garden, I brought back some beautiful raw papayas. At first, I couldn't think of anything to make with them. But then, rummaging through the fridge, I found the rich Southern Thai curry paste I'd prepared, along with some large limes I'd picked from the garden. And that's it! An idea for a dinner menu suddenly came to mind. Plus, since our restaurant is currently a vegetarian holiday, we had some fresh shrimp left in the freezer. So, I thawed the shrimp and prepared them for this special dish.

With all the ingredients ready, your appetite ready, and your cooking power at its peak, let's take a look at the steps and ingredients for this spicy and sour shrimp and papaya curry.
🌶️ Southern-style sour shrimp and papaya curry recipe
This dish emphasizes the spiciness, sourness, saltiness, and sweetness of authentic southern curry.

🦐 ## Ingredients and Mixtures

Main Ingredients	Approximate Amounts
Fresh Shrimp (Peeled, Deveined)	200-300 grams
Green Papaya (Peeled, Cut into Bite-Sized Pieces)	1 Small or 250 grams
Water	3-4 cups (approximately 600-800 ml)
Ready-Made Southern Thai Red Curry Paste	3-4 tablespoons (Adjust to your preferred spiciness and richness)
Tamarind Juice (Concentrated)	4-6 tablespoons
Fish Sauce	2-3 tablespoons
Palm Sugar/Coconut Sugar	1/2-1 tablespoon
Lime Juice (For Adding a Sour Flavor)	1-2 tablespoons (Add at the End)
Salt (If Needed)	A Pinch
(Optional) Boiled Fish Fillet (Pounded together with curry paste)	1/4 cup (This will help thicken the curry)

📝## How to make

Ingredient Preparation

Raw Papaya: Peel the raw papaya, remove the seeds, wash thoroughly, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Shrimp: Defrost the shrimp, peel, devein, and remove the vein. Wash thoroughly and set aside.
Red Curry Paste: If using ready-made red curry paste, dissolve it in a little water first.
Start making the curry paste:
Place a pot of water in a pot and bring to a boil.
Once the water boils, add the prepared red curry paste/yellow curry paste and stir until the curry paste is completely dissolved in the water and the curry paste comes to a boil again.

Add vegetables and season:
Add the prepared chopped green papaya, as it takes longer to cook than the shrimp. (If you prefer your papaya softer, add it earlier.)
Wait until the broth is boiling and the papaya begins to soften or soften, depending on your preference.
Season with fish sauce and palm sugar. Add gradually and taste. Adjust the seasoning to be sour, followed by spicy, salty, and slightly sweet.
Add the shrimp:
Once the flavors are right and the papaya begins to soften, add the fresh shrimp.

Tip: Avoid stirring frequently and boil the shrimp just until cooked through (they will turn a beautiful orange color). This prevents them from becoming tough and keeps the meat tender and sweet.
Once the shrimp are cooked, turn off the heat.
Squeeze in fresh lime juice from your garden.

This final step adds a refreshing aroma.

Serving:
Ladle the shrimp and papaya curry into a bowl and serve with hot steamed rice and an omelet or crispy fried fish. It's guaranteed to be a hit with everyone in the family.

How was it? Just reading this makes you feel the intense spiciness of the southern curry paste and the refreshing sourness of the papaya and limes in the garden, right? Give this recipe a try!

For today, I have to say goodbye, friends. See you next time! Thank you for following and supporting me. Thank you so much! 🙏🏻🧑🏻‍🍳💞