Thai Green Curry with Imitation Crab (Surimi) and Bamboo Shoots

Ingredients

• 200 g surimi sticks
• 100 g bamboo shoots (canned, drained)
• 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
• 8 leaves Thai basil leaves
• 2 leaves kaffir lime leaves
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• to taste salt(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat and add the green curry paste, stirring for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

2. 2

   Pour in the coconut milk, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer (about 5 minutes).

3. 3

   Add the surimi sticks, bamboo shoots, fish sauce, palm sugar, and kaffir lime leaves; simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

4. 4

   Stir in the lime juice and Thai basil leaves, then season with salt if needed; cook for an additional 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and serve the curry hot over steamed jasmine rice or cauliflower rice.