Lemon Grass Spicy Vegetables

Ingredients

2 chilis
1 ts coarsely galangal
2 shallots
3 oz ready beancurd oil
2 tb oil
1 tb garlic
1 tb lemongrass
1 tb coconut
2 oz long beans
3 lengths
1 broccoli stem coarsely at an angle
2 oz baby sweetcorn
1 carrot
3 tb vegetable stock
2 tb soy sauce
1/2 ts sugar

Instructions

In a mortar, pound together the chilis, galangal and shallots to form a paste and set aside. Deep-fry the beancurd dice until crispy brown, drain and set aside. Heat the 2 tbsp (30 ml) oil and fry the garlic golden brown. Stir in the paste, add the lemon grass and coconut, stirring well. Add all the vegetables and briefly stir-fry. Add the stock, soy sauce and sugar. Stir well and turn on to a serving dish.