Gang Ba (Curry With Mushrooms) 10 oz straw mushrooms 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 1/2 tablespoon curry paste 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sugar optional 1/2 cup oriental basil chopped 2 each kaffir leaves 6 each red chili peppers cut into 4 or 5 pieces If the mushrooms are very large, cut in half however it is traditional not to cut them in Thai cooking. Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the curry paste & stir-fry until it releases its aroma. Add 3 c water, mushrooms, soy sauce & sugar. Bring to a boil, adjust the seasonings if necessary. Add the basil, kaffir & chili peppers. Mix gently & serve hot with rice. Yield: 4