Gaeng Daeng

Gaeng Daeng

Gaeng Daeng is a spicy Thai curry made with red curry paste, coconut milk, and meat or vegetables.

Ingredients

  • Jasmine rice - 4 cups, cooked
  • Green beans - 1 cup
  • Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
  • Thai basil leaves - 1/2 cup
  • Kaffir lime leaves - 4
  • Palm sugar - 1 tablespoon
  • Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Chicken or beef - 1 lb, sliced
  • Coconut milk - 2 cans (14 oz each)
  • Red curry paste - 3 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the red curry paste over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the coconut milk and stir until the curry paste is fully dissolved.
  3. Add the chicken or beef and cook until browned.
  4. Add the fish sauce, palm sugar, kaffir lime leaves, and Thai basil leaves. Stir well.
  5. Add the red bell pepper and green beans. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Serve hot with jasmine rice.

Dietary Information

Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 20g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 1200mg • Sugar: Noneg