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Thai Green Curry Recipe
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Thai Green Curry Recipe

This Thai Green Curry Recipe is a comforting, fragrant dish made with creamy coconut milk, fresh herbs, and gentle heat. It’s easy to customize, deeply flavorful, and delivers restaurant-style results right from your home kitchen.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cans full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp green curry paste
  • cups eggplant
  • 1 cup bamboo shoots, drained
  • 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas
  • 1 stalk lemongrass
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 shallots
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • tsp sugar
Garnish (Optional but Recommended)
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 red chili
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh coriander

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Slice the chicken into even, bite-size pieces and prepare all vegetables. Lightly bruise the lemongrass and measure sauces before cooking.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots and cook until fragrant and lightly softened.
  3. Add green curry paste and stir for 1–2 minutes until aromatic and slightly darkened.
  4. Slowly pour in coconut milk, stirring gently. Reduce heat to low to keep the sauce smooth.
  5. Add chicken and simmer gently for 6–8 minutes, until just cooked through.
  6. Add eggplant and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender.
  7. Stir in bamboo shoots and snow peas. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
  8. Season with fish sauce and sugar, tasting and adjusting for balance.
  9. Turn off heat and stir in basil leaves and kaffir lime leaves.
  10. Garnish with red chili, coriander, and lime wedges. Serve warm.