Thai Pumpkin, Coconut & Fish Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons oil (vegetable oil)
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons gingerroot, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 cups chicken stock (or water)
• 2 to 3 cups pumpkin, cubed (cut in cubes)
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 pound white fish (cut in pieces, and/or shrimp)
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cubed (stemmed, seeded)
• 1 can (14 ounce) coconut milk
• Fresh basil leaves, cut across into chiffonade (preferably Thai Basil variety)