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.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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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
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the green curry paste and fry for 2 minutes until fragrant and the oil begins to separate.
- 3
Pour in half of the coconut milk and stir until the oil turns green and rises to the surface.
- 4
Add the chicken or tofu and cook for 3-4 minutes until the exterior is sealed.
- 5
Pour in the remaining coconut milk along with the Thai eggplant, bamboo shoots, and kaffir lime leaves.
- 6
Simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the protein is cooked through.
- 7
Season with fish sauce and palm sugar, adjusting the balance of salty and sweet to your preference.
- 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
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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