Mushroom Curry with Galangal

Description
Earthy mushrooms simmered in a fragrant curry infused with galangal — a citrusy, peppery root similar to ginger. Rich, aromatic, and perfect for fans of Thai or Indonesian-style curries.
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 (2 inch) piece galangal, peeled and sliced
- 3 kaffir lime leaves, torn 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/3 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 5 thai chile peppers, chopped 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
Directions
- Put the coconut milk and galangal in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the kaffir lime leaves and salt; simmer for 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir the lime juice and fish sauce into the mixture; pour into a bowl and top with the Thai chilies to serve.