140g/5oz sliced bamboo shoots from a can, drained and rinsed
15-20 fresh Thai (holy) basil leaves or ordinary basil leaves
6-8 fresh coriander roots, washed well and coarsely chopped (use coriander leaves if unavailable)
3 thin slices peeled fresh galangal, or fresh ginger
5 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 tsp thick tamarind paste or lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh lemongrass that has been thinly sliced, crossways
140g/5oz shallots, chopped
400ml/14fl oz can of coconut milk, left undisturbed for three hours or more
5 tbsp red curry paste
30-55g/1-2oz dried tamarind pulp, from a block
1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar
陆 tsp ground coriander
陆 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp fish sauce, or to taste
2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp vegetable or groundnut oil
陆 tsp freshly ground white pepper
录 tsp shrimp paste, or 2 anchovies from a can, chopped
450g/1lb boned and skinned chicken breasts
4 fresh makrut lime leaves or 1 tsp lemon zest