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Green curry
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Green Curry

Easy green curry with chicken in rich coconut curry sauce. This homemade and authentic Thai green curry recipe takes 20 mins and better than restaurants!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Thai Recipes
Cuisine: Main Dish
Keyword: green curry
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 317kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tbsp green curry paste Maesri brand preferred
  • 8 oz. chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 oz. bamboo shoot
  • 5 kaffir lime leaves lightly bruised
  • 2 red chilies cut into thick strips
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or palm sugar preferred
  • 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves

Instructions

  • Heat up a pot over medium heat and add the oil. Saute the green curry paste until aromatic, add the chicken and stir to combine well with the curry paste. Add the coconut milk and water and bring it to a quick boil.
  • Add the bamboo shoots, kaffir lime leaves, and red chilies. Lower the heat to simmer, cover the pot and let simmer for 10 minutes or until the curry slightly thickens.
  • Add the fish sauce, sugar, and basil leaves. Stir to mix well. Turn off the heat and serve immediately with steamed rice.

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Notes

Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 875mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g