Description
Ready to bring the bold, comforting flavors of Thai Red Curry to your table? Share your thoughts, tell us how it turned out, or drop your favorite curry tips in the comments below! Don’t forget to spread the love; share this recipe with friends and family who deserve a little spice in their life!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 500g skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp neutral oil
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
For the Curry:
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 slices of ginger, minced
- 115g (4 oz) Thai red curry paste
- 2 tsp brown sugar (or palm sugar)
- 1 small onion, cut into wedges
- 1/2 red pepper, sliced
- 4 oz green beans, trimmed and halved
- 5 oz bamboo shoots, julienne
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 400ml (1 can) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
- Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix chicken with water, cornstarch, oil, and oyster sauce, then set aside for 15 minutes. This step ensures juicy, tender bites every time.
- Heat up your wok or skillet to high until it’s smoking hot.
- Add 1 tbsp oil, then stir-fry the chicken until golden and slightly caramelized. Set aside, you’ll thank yourself later.
- Turn the heat to medium-low.
- Add the rest of the oil along with garlic and ginger, sautéing until your kitchen smells amazing.
- Stir in the curry paste and brown sugar, letting everything mingle for maximum flavor.
- Toss in onion, red pepper, green beans, bamboo shoots, and fish sauce.
- Stir-fry until the onions soften slightly; this is where the dish comes alive with color and texture.
- Pour in the coconut milk, keeping it at a gentle simmer to preserve its velvety texture.
- Add the chicken back in and cook for just one minute to meld the flavors.
- Stir in Thai or Regular basil right at the end, letting its fragrance take this dish to another level.
- Garnish with cilantro if you’re feeling fancy.
Notes
Created, Prepared, Tried, and Tested by Melanie from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 4.4 g
- Sodium: 791.7 mg
- Fat: 36.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32.2 g
- Cholesterol: 91.3 mg
