Thai Red Curry Fresh from the Garden - Mid Summer Recipe (Family Dinner)

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.

Use summer garden vegetables like squash, basil, carrots, and green beans to create a coconut curry.

In a large pot, heat the coconut milk and add the Thai red curry paste, stirring until well combined.

Add the chicken thighs and cook until no longer pink.

Incorporate the green beans, summer squash, carrots, shitake mushrooms, and bamboo, cooking until tender.

Season with sugar and either salt or fish sauce to taste.

Stir in fresh basil leaves just before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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