Thai Red Curry
This aromatic and flavorful red curry recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken (or prawns if you prefer), colorful veggies, and a rich coconut milk-based sauce. The vibrant red curry paste infuses the dish with heat and spice, balanced perfectly by the creamy coconut milk. Aromatic ginger and garlic add depth to the curry, making it a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Serve this delicious curry over steamed jasmine rice for a complete and satisfying meal that will surely impress your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- oil
- 3-4 tbsp red curry paste
- 400ml coconut milk , plus 250ml milk
- 2 large potatoes , peeled and cubed
- 300g butternut squash , cubed
- 150g green beans
- 12 button mushrooms , halved
- 250g cherry tomatoes
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs , cut into cubes or 200g raw peeled prawns
- handful coriander
- fish sauce
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and fry 1 tbsp ginger and 1 tbsp garlic paste for 2 mins. Add 5-6 tbsp red curry paste, sizzle for a few secs, then pour in 800ml coconut milk.
- Bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer, stir a little and wait for the oil to rise to the surface.
- Add 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks, and lime leaves, and simmer for 12 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add 1 tbsp of the fish sauce and a pinch of brown sugar, then taste – if you like it a little saltier, add more fish sauce; if you like it sweeter, add a little more sugar.
- Bring to the boil, take off the heat and add ½ small pack Thai basil.
- Spoon the curry into four bowls and top with 1 red chilli, a thumb-sized piece of ginger and a few extra basil leaves. Serve with jasmine rice.
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 425 calories
- Fat Content: 32 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 17 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 8 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 4 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 27 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 2.4 milligram of sodium
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