Spicy Thai Green Curry

⏱ Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 20 min 🍽 4 servings

Aromatic, creamy and perfectly spicy Thai green curry. Made with coconut milk and fragrant herbs for authentic restaurant flavor at home.

Ingredients

• 400ml (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
• 500g (1 lb) chicken thigh or breast, cut into pieces (or tofu)
• 3 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell pepper)
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Handful of Thai basil leaves
• 2 kaffir lime leaves (optional)
• 1 red chili, sliced (for garnish)
• Jasmine rice for serving

Instructions

1. Scoop the thick cream from the top of the coconut milk can into a large pan. Heat over medium and fry for 2 minutes.
2. Add the green curry paste and stir-fry until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
3. Add the chicken and cook until it starts to change color.
4. Pour in the remaining coconut milk. Add fish sauce, sugar, and lime leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Add the vegetables and cook for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
6. Stir in the Thai basil leaves just before serving.
7. Serve hot over jasmine rice, garnished with sliced chili.