Thai Green Curry (Kaeng Khiao Wan)

INGREDIENTS

fresh green hot chilies

shallots (, sliced)

8 cloves

garlic (, sliced)

1 tbsp

finely sliced fresh galangal

(2-inch piece) lemongrass (, thinly sliced)

Rind of 1 kaffir lime

1/2 tsp

white peppercorns

1 tbsp

coriander seeds (, roasted)

1 tbsp

cumin seeds (, roasted)

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

shrimp paste

6 tbsp

green curry paste

1 lb

chicken breast (, sliced)

1 cup

coconut cream

1 cup

coconut milk

few holy basil or Thai basil leaves

2 tbsp

palm sugar

3 tbsp

fish sauce

1/2 cup

bamboo shoots (, canned)

red Thai peppers (, thinly sliced)

kaffir lime leaves (, coarsely chopped)

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

1/3 cup

water