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Thai Red Curry

Cultural Context

Thai Red Curry, originating from Thailand, is a vibrant dish that showcases the balance of flavors in Thai cuisine—spicy, sweet, and savory. Traditionally, it is made with fresh ingredients and served with rice, embodying the Thai philosophy of harmony in meals. Today, it has gained global popularity, with variations adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

ThaiTHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
300 g of meat or fish of your choice
1 tablespoon of red curry paste
1 cup of small water
400 ml of coconut milk
800 g of vegetables of your choice
2 tablespoon of fish sauce
2 tablespoons of light soy sauce
1 tablespoon of palm sugar or brown sugar
2 hot red or green peppers, cut at an angle
2 small and spicy chillies to taste
6 basil leaves (Thai basil, fresh from the Asian market)
2 tablespoons of canola oil or peanut oil

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still offering creaminess.

red curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: store-bought curry powder

Homemade paste can be fresher and lower in preservatives.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is a plant-based option that absorbs flavors well.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers umami without fish allergens.

1

Sauté the red curry paste in hot oil.

2

Deglaze with a little water, then gradually pour in the coconut milk and stir well.

3

Cut the reserved meat (fish or prawns) into small pieces and add to the pot; simmer for about 5 minutes until done.

4

Fold in shredded vegetables of your liking and boil everything again until al dente.

5

Season to taste with fish sauce, light soy sauce, and palm sugar.

6

Add the Thai basil leaves and pepperoni, and cook for another minute.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freevegetarian

Allergens

fishcoconut

Also Known As

Gaeng Phed

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