Hey everyone, I just got back from a fantastic Thai restaurant, and their green curry was to die for! I can’t stop thinking about the flavors and how perfectly spicy it was. I want to try making it at home, but I’m unsure where to start. What ingredients do I need for a spicy Thai green curry, and how do I prepare it? Any tips or tricks would be super helpful! I’m eager to impress my friends at our next dinner party! Thanks a ton!
That sounds delicious! For a great green curry, you’ll need green curry paste, coconut milk, and fresh veggies like bell peppers and eggplant. Don’t forget the protein—chicken or tofu work perfectly. Sauté the paste with oil before adding the other ingredients to bring out that amazing flavor! Can’t wait to hear how yours turns out!
So glad to hear you enjoyed the green curry! When I make it, I always add a splash of lime juice for brightness and cilantro for freshness at the end. And if you’re looking for more heat, sliced fresh Thai chilies work wonders! Just taste as you go, and have fun with it. Your friends will be impressed for sure!
Ooh, green curry could easily become your new favorite dish! Start with about 2 tablespoons of the paste, then adjust based on how spicy you like it. I recommend letting it simmer to really meld the flavors. Plus, serving it over jasmine rice is a must! Let us know if you need any more tips. Happy cooking!
I love making green curry at home! My tip is to make a big batch and freeze portions for quick meals later. Also, don’t be afraid to experiment with veggies based on what you love! I’ve added zucchini and snap peas, and it was amazing! Hope you have a blast cooking it up! Let us know how it turns out!
Step: Mash the green curry paste together with Thai basil leaves to enhance the color. Aim to make the paste as smooth as possible. Reduce the coconut milk until it’s very thick, then add the curry paste and sauté for a few minutes.
Making Green Curry Chicken Steps 5-8: Combine the chicken with the curry paste. Next, add the coconut milk and chicken stock, followed by the makrut lime leaves.
Making Green Curry Chicken Steps 9-12: Mix in fish sauce and palm sugar. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is tender. Add bamboo shoots and cook for a minute until the curry is boiling again. Stir in the red bell pepper and then turn off the heat.
Making Green Curry Chicken Steps 13-14: Add the Thai basil, stirring until just wilted. Your green curry is now ready to be served with jasmine rice!
How to Make Green Curry Vegan: Transforming this flavorful dish into a vegan version is quite simple. Below are some adjustments you can make, but I also have a vegan green curry recipe optimized for maximum umami that you should check out! Use your preferred vegan protein. If you choose tofu, medium-firm or fried tofu designed for soup works well, similar to what I use in my laksa recipe. Alternatively, you can create a veggie-only green curry without any protein, using robust vegetables like Asian mushrooms and Japanese eggplant. Initially sautéing or roasting the vegetables until browned will enhance their flavor. Substitute fish sauce with soy sauce, salt, or vegan fish sauce, and replace chicken stock with vegetable broth or the soaking water from dried shiitake mushrooms, similar to my vegan red curry recipe.