Thai Prawn And Pineapple Curry Kaeng Khua Saparot Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this delicious Kaeng Khua Saparot – a creamy, sweet, and savory prawn and pineapple curry. This recipe, inspired by importfood.com, is easier to make than you think! Impress your friends and family with this authentic Thai dish bursting with fresh ingredients and aromatic spices. Get ready for a culinary adventure!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 271.9 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.4 (11 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Prawn And Pineapple Curry Kaeng Khua Saparot

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How to Make Thai Prawn And Pineapple Curry Kaeng Khua Saparot

  1. Peel and devein 1 pound of shrimp, leaving the small tail shells on.
  2. Blanch 2 large tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer to ice water. Peel, quarter, remove seeds, and chop the flesh, reserving 2 tablespoons for the curry.
  3. In a medium-hot wok or large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves. Sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then remove and set aside.
  4. Add 4 tablespoons of Thai red curry paste to the wok and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 1 (13.5 ounce) can of coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, the 2 tablespoons of chopped tomatoes, 1 cup of diced fresh pineapple, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir well to combine.
  6. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-5 minutes).
  7. Stir in the remaining 1 (13.5 ounce) can of coconut milk, 2-3 kaffir lime leaves (or substitute with 1 teaspoon lime zest), and 1-2 thinly sliced Thai chilies (optional).
  8. Return the sautéed garlic and basil to the pan. Stir gently to combine.
  9. Serve hot over steamed Thai jasmine rice. Garnish with extra basil, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

107g

Carbs

3g