Thai Curry
This Thai red curry is a flavorful and aromatic dish made with red curry paste, coconut milk, and a variety of vegetables and protein.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cooked rice or noodles - For serving
- Fresh basil leaves - 1/4 cup, torn
- Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
- Sugar - 1 teaspoon
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Protein of choice (chicken, tofu, shrimp, etc.) - 1 cup, diced
- Broccoli florets - 1 cup
- Carrots - 2, sliced
- Bell peppers - 2, sliced
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, sliced
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Coconut milk - 1 can (400ml)
- Red curry paste - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until fragrant and the onion is translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the red curry paste and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the protein of choice and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir well to combine.
- Add the fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Stir to incorporate the flavors.
- Simmer the curry for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking.
- Stir in the torn basil leaves.
- Serve the Thai red curry over cooked rice or noodles.
- Garnish with additional basil leaves, if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g