Thai Red Coconut Curry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
502 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Thai
Thai Red Coconut Curry
Description
Thai Red Coconut Curry features a blend of coconut oil, aromatic onion, garlic, ginger, and Thai chiles sautéed to release their flavors before simmering in creamy coconut milk combined with red curry paste and fish sauce. The dish incorporates diced red bell pepper and optional citrus leaves to enhance aroma and flavor. Thinly sliced tender meat—such as venison, pork loin, duck breast, or chicken breast—is gently cooked in the simmering curry until tender. Roasted peanuts add a crunchy contrast, and the final touch of chopped fresh cilantro or Thai basil brings brightness to the stew. This curry is best served hot with steamed jasmine rice, providing a flavorful meal combining spice, creaminess, and herbal notes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or red palm oil or vegetable oil
- 1 onion sliced root to tip, small
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ginger finely grated, 2-inch piece
- 1 to 6 Thai chiles chopped
- 2 citrus leaves (optional)
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 pint coconut milk
- 3 to 5 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 pound tender meat venison or pork loin, duck breast, chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup peanuts optional, roasted
- 1/2 cup cilantro or Thai basil, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 2 minutes, then add the garlic, hot chiles and ginger. Cook another minute or two.
- Pour in the coconut milk, then add the fish sauce and curry paste. Stir well. Bring to a simmer and add the bell pepper and citrus leaves, if using. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Stir in the thinly sliced meat and peanuts, and let this cook until the meat is done, maybe 5 more minutes. Mix in the chopped herbs and serve with jasmine rice.
Notes
- If using fish instead of meat, cut it into chunks to cook evenly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 789mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 855mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2872IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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