Classic Thai green chicken curry

Per serving

528kcal
34.1гProteins
38.9гFats
10.5гCarbs

Making your own fragrant curry paste takes some special key ingredients and a little time but you'll taste the difference

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • stalk lemongrass1 1

    thinly sliced

  • lime juice1 tbsp 1 tbsp
  • whole peppercorn1 tsp 1 tsp
  • coriander seed1 tsp 1 tsp
  • cumin seed½ tsp ½ tsp
  • green bird's-eye chillies6 6

    trimmed and halved

  • garlic cloves4 4

    peeled

  • shallots5 5

    (use Thai if possible)

  • 3cm piece galangal

    or ginger, peeled and sliced

  • 1 rounded tsp shredded lime

    peel (if you can get it)

  • chopped coriander2 tbsp 2 tbsp

    stalks

  • chopped coriander1 tbsp 1 tbsp

    leaves

  • 1 level tsp shrimp paste
  • vegetable or sunflower oil2 tbsp 2 tbsp
  • 2 x 400g cans coconut milk
  • 2 heaped tbsp green curry paste
  • skinless, boneless chicken breast500g

    cut into thin strips

  • chicken stock100ml

    plus extra if necessary

  • 1-2 tbsp fish sauce
  • palm sugar2 tsp

    (or light muscovado)

  • lime leaves4
  • fine green bean50g

    halved

  • baby aubergine100g

    diced (or Thai pea aubergines)

  • handful Thai basil

    shredded

  • coriander

    leaves

  • red chilli1

    thinly sliced

  • spring onion1

    shredded and left to curl in ice cold water

  • lime

    wedges

  • Thai fragrant rice

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    To make the Thai green curry paste, put the lemon grass and lime juice into a small bowl and leave to soak for 30 mins. Put a small pan over a medium heat and add the peppercorns, coriander and cumin seeds. Dry fry for about 1 minute until fragrant then tip onto a saucer to cool.

  2. 2

    Put the lemongrass, spices and all remaining curry paste ingredients into a mini food blender or small food processor and pulse the mixture. Scrape down the sides from time to time. Process as smooth as you can – the mixture will be slightly coarse and not as green as the purchased variety. Put the paste into a lidded jar and store in the fridge up to a week or freeze in portions.

  3. 3

    To make the curry, open the cans of coconut milk and carefully remove the thick cream and spoon it into a warm wok or large frying pan (see tip below). Cook it slowly, stirring all the time, until it reduces to a thick paste and the oil starts to separate. Add the green curry paste and cook for 1-2 mins. Add the chicken and stir until well coated in the paste.

  4. 4

    Slowly add the coconut water remaining in the cans together with the chicken stock. Add all the remaining ingredients and cook over a medium heat for about 10 mins until the chicken is cooked. Add more stock if necessary - the sauce should be slightly thinner than single cream.

  5. 5

    To serve spoon some rice into a bowl, pour over the curry and sprinkle with the coriander leaves, sliced chilli and spring onion. Add a wedge of lime on the side.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
Original recipe

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