Thai 25 min
Green Curry (Gaeng Keow Wan)
CurryCoconutThai
Ingredientsfor 2
400
Cal
30g
Protein
14g
Carbs
26g
Fat
- 11 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 21 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 33 tbsp green curry paste
- 41 cup Thai eggplant or regular eggplant, cubed
- 51/2 cup bamboo shoots
- 61/2 cup Thai basil leaves
- 73 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 82 tbsp fish sauce
- 91 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
- 101-2 Thai chilies, sliced
- 111 tbsp vegetable oil
- 12Jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the thick cream from the top of the coconut can. Heat it in a wok with oil until it splits (you'll see oil separate).
- 2
Add green curry paste and fry for 2 minutes until very fragrant.
- 3
Add chicken slices and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until coated and nearly cooked.
- 4
Pour in remaining coconut milk. Add eggplant and bamboo shoots.
- 5
Add kaffir lime leaves. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until eggplant is tender.
- 6
Season with fish sauce and palm sugar. Taste and balance — it should be creamy, herbal, spicy, and slightly sweet.
- 7
Remove from heat, stir in Thai basil (it wilts instantly). Serve over jasmine rice.