Authentic Thai Green Curry Recipe (แกงเขียวหวาน) by Kai Kai Thai from www.kaithai.com
Introduction
Green curry is one of the most popular Thai dishes worldwide. It is a spicy and aromatic curry that is made with a blend of herbs and spices. The dish is named after its green color, which comes from the fresh green chilies used in the curry paste. Green curry is typically made with chicken, but you can use any meat, seafood, or vegetables of your choice. In this article, we will share an authentic Thai green curry recipe that you can make at home.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make the green curry paste:
10 green bird's eye chilies
5 cloves of garlic
2 shallots
1 stalk of lemongrass
1 thumb-sized piece of galangal
1 teaspoon of shrimp paste
1 tablespoon of coriander seeds
1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
1 teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
For the curry, you will need:
1 pound of chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 can of coconut milk
1 cup of chicken stock
1 tablespoon of fish sauce
1 tablespoon of palm sugar
1 cup of Thai basil leaves
1 cup of sliced bamboo shoots
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
Instructions
Step 1: Make the green curry paste
1. Roughly chop the chilies, garlic, and shallots. 2. Peel off the tough outer layers of the lemongrass and finely chop the white part. 3. Peel the galangal and slice it thinly. 4. In a small pan, dry roast the coriander seeds and cumin seeds until fragrant. 5. In a mortar and pestle, pound the chilies, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, galangal, shrimp paste, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and salt until you get a smooth paste. 6. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and fry the green curry paste over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2: Cook the curry
1. In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil and fry the chicken until browned. 2. Add the green curry paste to the chicken and stir well. 3. Pour in the coconut milk, chicken stock, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Stir well and bring to a boil. 4. Add the bamboo shoots and red bell pepper and let simmer for 5 minutes. 5. Add the Thai basil leaves and stir well. 6. Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition
Here is the nutritional information for one serving (based on 4 servings):
Calories: 416
Protein: 25g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Cholesterol: 72mg
Sodium: 1026mg
Potassium: 710mg
Sugar: 5g
Vitamin A: 1375IU
Vitamin C: 29mg
Calcium: 64mg
Iron: 5mg
Conclusion
This authentic Thai green curry recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor. The fresh ingredients in the green curry paste give the dish a unique taste that cannot be replicated with store-bought curry pastes. You can adjust the spiciness of the curry by adding or removing the chilies in the paste. Serve the curry with rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
