Thai Green Curry

Aromatic, creamy, and perfectly spiced, this Thai green curry brings the flavors of Bangkok to your kitchen. Make your own curry paste for authentic taste or use a quality store bought paste for convenience.

Thai Green Curry
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Open the coconut milk cans without shaking. Scoop the thick cream from the top into a wok or large pan.

  2. 2

    Heat the coconut cream over medium high heat until it separates and oil appears on the surface, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the green curry paste and fry in the coconut oil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until very fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the sliced chicken and stir to coat with the curry paste. Cook for 5 minutes until chicken is sealed.

  5. 5

    Pour in the remaining coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Do not boil vigorously.

  6. 6

    Add eggplant, bamboo shoots, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Simmer for 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add bell pepper in the last 5 minutes of cooking to retain some crunch.

  8. 8

    Taste and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce for saltiness or sugar for balance.

  9. 9

    Stir in Thai basil leaves just before serving. Garnish with sliced chilies and serve over jasmine rice.

Tips, Variations and Storage

Tips: Frying the curry paste in coconut cream develops deeper flavors. The oil separation step is traditional and worth the extra effort. Variations: Substitute prawns, tofu, or mixed vegetables for chicken. Adjust curry paste quantity to control heat level. Storage: Keeps refrigerated for 4 days. The flavors develop and improve overnight.

Nutrition Information

Calories
520
Protein
32g
Carbs
18g
Fat
38g

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James Chen

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James Chen

Food Science Degree, Le Cordon Bleu Melbourne Graduate, Published Cookbook Author, Food Columnist for Australian Gourmet Magazine

James Chen brings a unique perspective to celebration cooking, blending traditional Asian techniques with Australian ingredients. His expertise spans multiple cuisines and he is passionate about helping families create memorable meals together.