Step 1

To make curry paste, place chilli, ginger, galangal, lemon grass, eschalot and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until finely chopped. Add water and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in shrimp paste and salt.

Step 2

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add curry paste and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until fragrant.

Step 3

Add chicken, water and fish sauce, and cook, turning occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Add beans and corn, and cook for a further 5 minutes or until beans are tender crisp. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Add basil and stir until just combined. Transfer curry to a large serving bowl and serve immediately.