The BEST Red Duck Curry recipe | แกงเผ็ดเป็ดย่าง| Fitous Thai Kitchen

duck

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner and less expensive than duck.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: store-bought curry powder

Homemade paste can be healthier and more flavorful.

Thai basil

🥗Healthier: sweet basil

💰Cheaper: regular basil

Regular basil is more accessible and cheaper.

Grill duck breast in a pan with butter over medium heat for about 5 minutes on one side.

Turn the duck and grill for another 5 minutes until browned.

Slice the duck into small pieces.

In the same pan, add homemade red curry paste and 2 tablespoons of coconut milk; fry on low heat for 5-10 minutes until fragrant and color changes.

Add the duck pieces to the pan.

Add a little water to adjust the thickness of the curry.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of fish sauce and 3-4 tablespoons of palm sugar to taste.

Add sliced cherry tomatoes, pineapple, pea aubergine, and sweet red chili.

Top with sweet basil and lychee.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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