Ingredients for American Kitchen Classic Basic Thai Curry
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- zest of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemongrass, minced
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 red chili pepper, sliced (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
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How to Make American Kitchen Classic Basic Thai Curry
- Prepare all ingredients. Chop vegetables, measure spices, and set aside.
- In a 3-4 quart saucepan or wok, combine 1/2 can (6.75 ounces) of coconut milk and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened.
- Add curry paste and whisk continuously for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the remaining coconut milk and broth. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Add aromatics (oil, onion, garlic, ginger) and brown sugar and fish sauce to the simmering sauce.
- Add chicken, pork, carrots, onions, eggplant, green beans, Chinese long beans, and kabocha squash. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add beef, shrimp, tofu, asparagus, mushrooms, baby corn, green papaya, cabbage, bell peppers, and sugar snap peas. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add scallops and firm white fish. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add squid, cherry tomatoes, bamboo shoots, snow peas, pineapple, and bok choy. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp and proteins are cooked through.
- Remove from heat and taste, adjusting seasonings (brown sugar and fish sauce) as needed.
- Stir in your choice of fresh herbs (cilantro or basil).
- Serve hot with rice, garnished with lime wedges, cilantro, and/or chopped peanuts.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
265g
Fat
105g
Carbs
25g
