Article: Flavor Secrets: Curries from the Pacific Rim -- June 2009
Gaeng Ped Moo is a pork and vegetable curry from Thailand. It takes its name from the red curry paste that is central to its flavor. Fish sauce, lemongrass, sugar and mint also contribute flavor. The curry paste is sprinkled heavily with paprika for color; seasoned with onion and garlic; and spiked with red pepper, fragrant lemon peel, ground coriander seeds and cilantro (coriander leaves). These are ground to a paste in oil and water. Coriander and possibly red pepper are the only curry powder spices this recipe contains, yet it is “curry” to the Thais.