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Spicy Thai Green Curry 1772471520554 Ix1b

A vibrant and aromatic Thai classic featuring a punchy green chili paste, creamy coconut milk, and tender bamboo shoots.

Spicy Thai Green Curry 1772471520554 Ix1b

Total

35 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons Green curry paste
  • 400 ml Coconut milk (full fat)
  • 500 grams Chicken breast or tofu, sliced
  • 1 cup Thai eggplant, quartered
  • 0.5 cup Bamboo shoots, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Palm sugar
  • 4 leaves Kaffir lime leaves, torn
  • 0.5 cup Thai basil leaves
  • 3 pieces Fresh bird's eye chilies, bruised(optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the green curry paste and fry for 2 minutes until fragrant and the oil begins to separate.

  3. 3

    Pour in half of the coconut milk and stir until the oil turns green and rises to the surface.

  4. 4

    Add the chicken or tofu and cook for 3-4 minutes until the exterior is sealed.

  5. 5

    Pour in the remaining coconut milk along with the Thai eggplant, bamboo shoots, and kaffir lime leaves.

  6. 6

    Simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the protein is cooked through.

  7. 7

    Season with fish sauce and palm sugar, adjusting the balance of salty and sweet to your preference.

  8. 8

    Stir in the Thai basil and fresh chilies, then remove from heat immediately to serve.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

420

21% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein28 g
Carbohydrate14 g
Fat30 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar7 g
Sodium980 mg

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