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Thai Snake Curry

Tender snake meat simmered in a fragrant coconut milk curry with lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves.

Thai Snake Curry

Total

45 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 300 g Snake meat, sliced
  • 400 ml Coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Red curry paste
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass, finely chopped
  • 4 leaves Kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Palm sugar
  • 5 g Thai basil leaves(optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 100 ml Water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add the lemongrass and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute, then pour in the coconut milk and water, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.

  3. 3

    Add the snake meat, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, and palm sugar; reduce heat and simmer for 20‑25 minutes until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then garnish with Thai basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

420

21% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein28 g
Carbohydrate12 g
Fat30 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar5 g
Sodium620 mg

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