Experience the enchanting flavors of Thailand with our Chicken Green Thai Curry with Rice. Tender pieces of chicken are bathed in a luscious green curry sauce, crafted from a harmonious blend of coconut milk, aromatic herbs, and exotic spices. This culinary masterpiece is a journey for your taste buds, delivering a perfect balance of creaminess, heat, and aromatic goodness. Served alongside fragrant jasmine rice, this dish promises a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Thailand, offering a taste of the exotic in every delightful bite.
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**For Chicken Green Thai Curry:**
500 grams boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
30 gramss green curry paste
1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
250 grams mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, bamboo shoots, baby corn, and snow peas)
15 grams fish sauce (optional, for extra umami)
15 grams soy sauce
15 grams vegetable oil
15 grams palm sugar or brown sugar
4-5 kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Red chili slices (optional, for garnish)
**For Rice:**
250 grams jasmine rice
500 grams water
A pinch of salt
Instructions:
**For Chicken Green Thai Curry:**
1. **Prepare the Green Curry:**
Heat vegetable oil in a pot. Add green curry paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Add chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
2. **Add Vegetables:**
Pour in the coconut milk and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add mixed vegetables of your choice.
3. **Season the Curry:**
Add fish sauce (if using), soy sauce, palm sugar, and torn kaffir lime leaves. Stir well.
4. **Simmer:**
Let the curry simmer for about 1520 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked, and the flavors are well blended.
5. **Garnish:**
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, coriander leaves, and red chili slices (if using).
**For Rice:**
1. **Rinse and Cook Rice:**
Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a rice cooker or a pot, combine rice, water, and a pinch of salt. Cook the rice until it's tender and fully cooked.
2. **Serve:**
Serve the Chicken Green Thai Curry over a bed of jasmine rice.
Note:
Adjust the quantity of green curry paste based on your spice preference. Green curry paste can be quite spicy, so start with a smaller amount and add more if needed.
Feel free to customize the vegetables in the curry according to your preferences.
Enjoy your delicious and aromatic Chicken Green Thai Curry with Rice! It's a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors.