Red Thai Curry
This recipe is a bit of a mashup of the following sources:
- http://makingthymeforhealth.com/one-pot-vegetable-thai-red-curry/
- https://www.lettyskitchen.com/quick-and-easy-potatoes-in-coconut-red-curry-sauce/
- https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/thai-chicken-curry-51140410
- https://cookieandkate.com/2015/thai-red-curry-recipe/
- https://damndelicious.net/2018/02/25/easy-thai-red-curry/
Here’s a photo of everything we used in the recipe (banana not necessary, though helpful for pre-meal snacking):
Yields: 4
Preparation time: 30
Cooking time: 30
Ingredients
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1 - 1.5 pounds chicken breast, sliced into small pieces1/2 pound of potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces1-3 Teaspoons of red curry paste1 14 oz can of coconut milk1 1/2 cups of water1-2 red bell pepper, sliced into strips2 Tablespoons of fish sauce2 Teaspoons of rice vinegar (not strictly necessary)1/2 - 1 bunch of cilantroAbout 2-3 Teaspoons of freshly grated ginger3-5 thinly sliced green onions1 small yellow onion, diced3-5 minced cloves of garlic1-2 Tablespoons of olive oilSalt and Ground Pepper
Directions
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Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper, according to personal preferenceIn a wok or a large pan with relatively deep edges, heat the olive oil on medium high to high heatAdd the onions to the pan and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, constantly stirring until they begin to turn golden brownAdd the garlic and ginger, and saute for another 30-60 seconds, until the garlic and ginger are fragrantOptionally add a splash more olive oil if needed to keep the garlic, ginger, and onion from sticking to the pan as you are stirringAdd the chicken to the pan, stirring until the chicken is cookedScoop in the curry paste, and allow to cook for a minute or twoAdd the water, coconut milk, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tenderStir in the cilantro, green onions, red bell peppers, fish sauce, and rice vinegar, and allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Taste, and add more fish sauce and curry paste as neededServe over cooked rice
Category: Entree
Cuisine: Thai