Deep-Fried Yellow Bean Paste (Baa Yir)
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Curry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 3
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      ounces        dried moong beans soaked in water for 30 -- and drained
                        -- minutes
   1      tablespoon    plain flour
   2      teaspoons     red curry paste
   1      tablespoon    light soy sauce
   1      teaspoon      sugar
   2                    kaffir lime leaves rolled into a
                        -- cigarette and
                        -- finely s
                        oil -- for deep-frying
                        ***the sauce***
   4      tablespoons   sugar
   6      tablespoons   rice vinegar
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
 

Preparation:

In a mortar pound the drained moong beans to form a paste. Add the other ingredients in turn, stirring well. Pluck a small piece of the paste and form into a ball the size of a walnut. Do not mould too tightly. Deep-fry the balls until golden brown, drain and serve with the thick sweet sauce below. THE SAUCE: Gently heat the three ingredients until the sugar dissolves. Allow to cool before serving. Source: Thai Vegetarian Cooking by Vatcharin Bhumichitr