🥥 Thai Green Curry Recipe
This Thai Green Curry is rich, spicy, and full of bold flavors from fresh herbs, creamy coconut milk, and tender vegetables or meat. Whether you make it with chicken, tofu, or shrimp, this comforting curry is quick to prepare and even better than takeout. Ready in under 30 minutes!
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🌶️ Authentic Thai flavor at home
- ⏱️ Quick and easy 30-minute meal
- 🥥 Rich and creamy coconut curry base
- 🥦 Customizable with your favorite veggies or protein
- 🍚 Perfect with jasmine rice or noodles
📝 Ingredients
For the curry:
- 2 tbsp green curry paste (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken breast, shrimp, or tofu (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup eggplant or zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup green beans or snow peas
- 2–3 kaffir lime leaves (optional)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar (palm sugar preferred)
- 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves
- Juice of 1/2 lime
To serve:
- Steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles
- Extra Thai basil or chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
🍽️ Instructions
1. Sauté the Curry Paste
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add green curry paste and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add Coconut Milk
- Pour in half of the coconut milk and stir until the curry paste dissolves.
- Let it simmer until the mixture thickens slightly and becomes aromatic.
3. Add Protein & Veggies
- Add your choice of protein (chicken, tofu, or shrimp) and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining coconut milk, vegetables, kaffir lime leaves (if using), fish sauce, and sugar.
- Simmer gently for 10–12 minutes until everything is cooked through and the sauce is slightly reduced.
4. Finish and Serve
- Stir in Thai basil and lime juice just before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce, sugar, or lime if needed.
- Serve hot with jasmine rice or noodles.
👩🍳 Tips & Variations
- Make it vegan by using tofu and soy sauce instead of fish sauce.
- For a spicier curry, add sliced green chilies or extra curry paste.
- Add mushrooms, baby corn, or bamboo shoots for more texture.
- Use lite coconut milk for a lighter version.
🍛 Serving Suggestions
Pair your Thai green curry with:
- Steamed jasmine or basmati rice
- Coconut rice for a creamy combo
- Thai cucumber salad or papaya salad
- Thai iced tea or fresh lime soda
📦 Storage Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months — thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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