Thai "Light" Red Curry Chicken Recipe แกงไก่ใส่ฟักเขียว - Hot Thai Kitchen!

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk has fewer calories; evaporated milk is often cheaper.

Cut winter melon into 1-inch cubes, removing peel and seeds.

Pour half of the coconut milk into a pot and reduce it.

Add chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on) to the pot.

Add red curry paste to the reduced coconut milk and fry until fragrant.

Pour in the rest of the coconut milk and add 2 cups of water.

Season with fish sauce and palm sugar.

Add chicken to the pot and let simmer for 30 minutes until fork-tender.

Add winter melon to the pot and cook for 30 minutes to absorb flavors.

Add torn kaffir lime leaves 5 minutes before finishing.

Taste and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce if needed.

Optionally, add pork blood and heat through.

Finish with Thai basil and serve with rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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