Thai Green Curry with Imitation Crab (Surimi)

Ingredients

• 200 g surimi sticks (imitation crab)
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons green curry paste
• 1 large lemongrass stalk
• 4 pieces kaffir lime leaves
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 5 leaves fresh basil leaves(optional)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice(optional)
• to taste salt(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely mince the lemongrass and tear the kaffir lime leaves; set aside.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add the green curry paste and minced lemongrass, and sauté for 2‑3 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, and kaffir lime leaves; bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Add the surimi sticks, sliced into bite‑size pieces, and simmer for an additional 5‑7 minutes until heated through.

5. 5

   Season with lime juice and salt to taste, then remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.