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Thai Basil and Sweet Corn

Serves 2 

Ingredients: 
4 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
2 small chilies
2 tablespoons cilantro stems
2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce as desired
2 cups corn kernels (if using frozen corn, defrost first)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup Thai basil leaves 

Oil for stir-frying

(Thai basil has a licorice or anise flavor.  It can be found at Asian markets).   

Directions: Use a mortar and pestle to pound together the chilies, garlic, cilantro, and soy sauce. Set aside. 
Heat wok and add oil for stir-frying. When oil is ready, fry the garlic/chilie/cilantro paste mixture on high heat for between 30 seconds to a minute, stirring constantly. Add the corn and brown sugar. Stir-fry until the corn is warm, then add the basil at the last minute, being sure not to overcook. 

This recipe for Thai Basil and Sweet Corn came from the "Flavors of Southeast Asia Cooking Class" given by Chef Nathan Hyam, author of Simply Thai.

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