HOT THAI TUNA! Stir Fried Tuna in Red Curry

Name: HOT THAI TUNA! Stir Fried Tuna in Red Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: ½ tsp black peppercorns; 1 ½ inch turmeric root (sliced (see note*)); 3 Tbsp red curry paste; 1 tsp fermented shrimp paste (gapi); 2 cans tuna, no salt added (260g total drained weight); 2-3 Tbsp neutral oil; 1 stalk lemongrass (bottom half only, thinly sliced); 3-4 makrut lime leaves (thick stems removed, thinly julienned); 1 Tbsp palm sugar (finely chopped); Fish sauce (to taste); Chopped cilantro garnish (optional); Red and green chilies for garnish (optional (see note**)); Jasmine rice or congee for serving (or see above for other suggestions)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:8min

Tuna stir fried in red curry paste and other Thai herbs. It's an incredibly flavourful dish that is super versatile. Toss it with rice, eat with congee, add to an omelette, or anywhere you can use tasty spicy tuna!

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:22:02 GMT