1 tablespoon garlic-ginger-turmeric paste (simply pound 2 garlic cloves, ½ inch knob of ginger and a tiny knob of fresh turmeric using mortar & pestle)
2 Thai bird chilies, slit (adjust to taste)
2-3 tablespoon yellow curry paste, adjust depending on how strong you like the curry taste
Salt to taste
1 cup water (adjust how you like the consistency)
1 can unsweetened full fat coconut milk (400ml/14floz)
2 teaspoon sugar, (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
To plate
1.5 cup blanched vegetables (I used asparagus, broccoli, sliced mushrooms, baby corn and red bell pepper)
Rub the salmon with turmeric, salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon oil to a heavy and wide pot, let heat and sear all the salmon portions carefully on both sides. Do not cook through. 2 minutes each side is good enough. Transfer to a plate and keep nearby.
Next, add the yellow curry paste and sauté in oil for 2 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the coconut milk next along with water.Add the salt and sugar as well. Bring to a very slow simmer, it should not boil.
Once simmering enough, carefully add the seared salmon. Let simmer on low for 8-10 minutes (adjust time depending on how thick your fish portions are). Finish with limejuice and chopped cilantro. Switch off the stove and let the curry rest for 10 minutes.
To Plate :- Take a wide bowl. Place salmon, scoop of rice and blanched vegetables. Pour over about 1 cup of warm yellow curry. Add a lime wedge, jalapeno slices and cilantro. Serve warm.Enjoy!