Laos Chicken Curry winter melon - Lao Food Recipes

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: yellow curry powder

Homemade paste can be fresher and cheaper.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor.

bamboo shoots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Zucchini is lower in calories and can mimic texture.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in red curry paste and cook for 2 minutes to release flavors.

Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine.

Add fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar; mix well.

Incorporate bell pepper and bamboo shoots, simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Stir in fresh basil and coriander just before serving.

Serve hot over cooked rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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