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Green Curry

Green Curry is a classic Thai dish known for its bold, aromatic flavor and creamy coconut base. Made with green curry paste, coconut milk, and your choice of protein or vegetables, this vibrant curry delivers the perfect balance of spice, sweetness, and herbal freshness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons green curry paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped (optional)
  • 14 oz full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves, torn kaffir lime leaves (optional)
  • 300 grams protein of choice (chicken, tofu, shrimp), sliced
  • 1 cup eggplant, chopped
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots (optional)
  • 1/2 cup snow peas or green beans
  • fresh Thai basil leaves, for garnish
  • for serving Jasmine rice

Instructions
 

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the green curry paste, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and chicken or vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
  • Stir in the fish sauce, palm sugar, and kaffir lime leaves (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Add your protein (chicken, tofu, shrimp, etc.) and cook until it’s nearly done.
  • Add eggplant, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and snow peas or green beans. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the protein is fully cooked.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with more fish sauce, soy sauce, or sugar if needed.
  • Remove from heat and stir in fresh Thai basil leaves.
  • Serve the curry hot, over jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g
Keyword Coconut Milk Curry, Green Curry, Spicy Curry, Thai Curry
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