Savory Thai Green Curry
Thai green curry is a fragrant, flavorful dish that is easy to make at home. The key to getting the best flavor is to use a good quality green curry paste. I like to make my own, but you can also find good options at most Asian grocery stores. Once you have your curry paste, the rest of the dish comes together quickly. Simply sauté some aromatics, add the curry paste, and then simmer in coconut milk and vegetable broth until the vegetables are tender. I like to use a combination of broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and snap peas, but you can use any vegetables you like. Serve over rice or noodles, and enjoy!
Green curry is one of the most popular Thai dishes in the world, and for good reason. It's flavorful, fragrant, and easy to make. The origins of green curry are a bit murky, but it is thought to have originated in central Thailand. The dish is typically made with a paste made from green chilies, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. The paste is then simmered in coconut milk and vegetable broth, along with a variety of vegetables. Green curry is typically served over rice or noodles.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon green curry paste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 pound vegetables of your choice (such as broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas), chopped
  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, canned or fresh
Instructions
  1. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the green curry paste and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Add the coconut milk and vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the vegetables and bamboo shoots and cook until tender, about 5 minutes more.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve over rice or noodles, if desired.
Why It Works
  • The combination of green chilies, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves creates a complex and flavorful paste.
  • Simmering the paste in coconut milk and vegetable broth allows the flavors to meld and develop.
  • The addition of vegetables adds texture and nutrition to the dish.
  • Green curry is a versatile dish that can be served over rice or noodles, or even with roti.