Not sure why this is one of the most popular recipes. First make the sauce by chopping quite finely but not blitzing the following ingredients:
lemongrass stalks, peeled
garlic
chilli
ginger
fresh chilli
red onion
and fry for 6-8 minutes without colouring.
Add red pepper slices and sauté a further 8-10 minutes.
Add salt, sugar, light soy, chilli sauce and tomato sauce. For the last two I used a chilli and garlic sauce, and puree of tomato as there is already sugar in there.
Finally blitz with half a pint and then simmer for 10 minutes.
Next week – combining with the chicken & noodles!