Real Food Thai Curry

Kim
The Cook
4 Servings
14 Ingredients
7 Comments

An authentic Thai curry recipe inspired by a friendship with a local restaurant owner and a love of spicy Asian food.

4 Servings
14 Ingredients
7 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
  • 1 cup slice Onion
  • 1 cup slice Bell Pepper, Green
  • 1 cup slice Bell Pepper, Red
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 3 ¾ cups dice Chicken, Boneless Breasts
  • 4 ounces Red Curry Paste
  • 28 fluid ounces Coconut Milk, Canned
  • 8 ounces Bamboo Shoots, Canned
  • 1 individual Lemongrass
  • ⅛ teaspoons Sea Salt
  • ⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Brown Rice, Long-Grain
Serving Day Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons chop Thai Basil

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Freeze For Later Cooking Day Directions

Stovetop

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  1. In an extra large stir fry pan or wok {work in batches if needed}, heat half of coconut oil over medium high heat.
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Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

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  1. Thaw: In fridge
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Make It Now Cooking Directions

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These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. In an extra large stir fry pan or wok {work in batches if needed}, heat half of coconut oil over medium high heat.
  2. Add onions and peppers and sprinkle with half of garlic powder.
  3. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp tender.
  4. Remove to a large bowl.
  5. Heat remaining oil and add chicken, and sprinkle with remaining garlic powder.
  6. Cook about 5 minutes or until outside is no longer pink.
  7. Place chicken into bowl with onions and peppers.
  8. Lower heat to medium low. Add curry paste to the pan and saute 2-3 minutes until it becomes fragrant.
  9. Slowly add coconut milk, stirring constantly.
  10. Return chicken and vegetables to the pan/wok.
  11. Also add bamboo shoots, lemongrass, and season with salt and pepper.
  12. Simmer covered 20-25 minutes stirring occasionally.
  13. Meanwhile, cook Jasmine rice over stovetop or in a rice cooker.
  14. Remove lemongrass.
  15. Serve curry over cooked rice and garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe
4 Servings
Serving Size
about 2 cups curry & 1/2 cup rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories
1101
Total Fat
57g
Saturated Fat
45g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
124mg
Sodium
1550mg
Total Carbohydrates
96g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
5g
Protein
53g
WW Freestyle
37

7 Comments

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  1. I have never been able to find lemongrass in my area. Is there an adequate substitute, or can I leave it out?

    1. I have made it with out it and it is fine. But if you can find it, it will really add depth of flavor and authenticity.

    2. I’ve also had trouble finding lemongrass in my area — I’ve only managed to find it fresh once at a farmer’s market (despite there being several large asian markets near me!). Two options I’ve found: 1) supermarkets sometimes carry tubes of ready-to-use refrigerated herbs and spices in the produce section, including lemongrass, and 2) Penzey’s spice store sells dried lemongrass. If you don’t have a Penzey’s near you, they do have a website (although it definitely wasn’t very easy to use the last time I checked).Personally, I think lemongrass really adds that wow! flavor to asian dishes, and don’t skip it.

      1. Thanks for sharing those tips. I have used dried lemongrass before, and that worked well. You just have to make sure to fish out the pieces before you eat it.

        1. Only some of my local grocers carry lemongrass, and then sometimes it’s sold out. For a soupy recipe like this I have added lemon zest until the dish smells fragrant with it/to taste. Since it’s the outer peel of the lemon I try to use organic but a regular lemon works. Never tried using the juice but since it also has a citrus taste in theory it should work. It might make it acidic, and then a tiny pinch of sugar would counteract that. We won’t let difficult to source ingredients stop us from enjoying a variety of dishes 🙂 Good luck!

  2. I tried a vegan version of this by substituting eggplant and mushrooms for the chicken. Turned out even better! This is a keeper!