Thai Green Curry with Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp green curry paste
• 14 oz full-fat coconut milk
• 1 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Thai basil leaves
• 1 piece red chili, sliced(optional)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Add the green curry paste and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in half of the coconut milk and stir until the oil begins to separate from the paste.

4. 4

   Add the remaining coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer.

5. 5

   Add the bamboo shoots and shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

6. 6

   Stir in the Thai basil leaves and sliced red chili, then remove from heat immediately.

7. 7

   Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.