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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 Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 317 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
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 a pot over medium heat and add the oil. Sauté the green curry paste until aromatic, then add the chicken and stir to combine well with the curry paste. Add the coconut milk and water, and bring to a quick boil.
- Add the bamboo shoots, kaffir lime leaves, and red chilies. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and let it 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 Information
Serving
1g
Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
875mg
(36%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 875mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.