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Medium
20 min
Published 2018
Garlic, chilli, shallots, tamarind and shrimp paste are just some of the umami ingredients in Thai chilli paste/jam (nam prik pao), an essential taste in Thai soups, sauces and stir-fries. Find jars of it online or visit your local Asian shop. Mixed with a little soy and fish sauce, it makes a swift but magical stir-fry sauce.
To make the chilli jam sauce, in a small bowl mix together all the ingredients and set aside.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the baby corn for 2 minutes, then drain, rinse under cold water and drain again.
Heat a large wok until very hot and add half the oil. Cut the chicken into