Watch a Chef Prepare a Traditional Dry Catfish Curry | Thai Chef

Host Seth Tillman heads to Thai Chef in Rockville, Maryland to experience their dry catfish curry. As he discovers, a dry Thai curry is all about bold flavor without heavy sauce—and this crispy catfish version delivers on every level. Starting with a fresh curry paste made from galangal, lemongrass, fingerroot, Thai chilies, and aromatics, this dish comes together fast in a hot wok.

The catfish stays perfectly crispy, coated in just enough curry to bring heat, earthiness, and brightness in every bite. With Thai eggplant, kaffir lime leaf, baby peppercorns, and basil, this is a vibrant, traditional dish that shows how powerful simple technique and fresh ingredients can be.

This video is part of WETA's SIGNATURE DISH series, which highlights standout dishes from top restaurants across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Host Seth Tillman explores the incredibly diverse array of cuisines that the DMV offers, chatting with chefs, restauranters and others to explore the people and cultures behind DC’s best food. From strip mall eateries to fine dining establishments, SIGNATURE DISH explores DC’s favorite restaurants and brings you the many flavors of the DMV.

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