Steamed Red Curry In Banana Leaf Cup

I buy my banana leaves frozen from Chinatown, for I'm not lucky enought to live in the tropics. You need to make a cup with the banana leaves, two leaves thick. I use a bowl and place it over two layers, and cut around it. Place the darker, shiny side out (light sides together) and fold the sides to make 4 corners. You can staple it together, or use toothpicks. You'll need to make about 4-6 cups for this recipe.

Set aside 2 tb of the coconut cream aside for later.

Mix the coconut milk with the curry paste, and then add the egg. Mix well. Add the rest of the ingredients (but not the kaffir lime leaves, basil or chilis).

Line the bottom of the cups with the basil leaves, and add the mixture into the cups. Garnish the top with a little coconut cream, the sliced kaffir lime leaves, and the sliced chilis.

Steam for 20 minutes.

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