Authentic Vietnamese Chicken Curry Recipe {Cà Ri Gà}

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while almond milk is often more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while pork can be less expensive.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Homemade blends can be fresher, and turmeric is often cheaper.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor, while salt is a basic seasoning.

Marinate chicken in a mixture of oil, minced lemongrass, shallots, salt, curry powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika powder.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken and cook until lightly browned.

Stir in coconut milk, chicken broth, and coconut water; bring to a gentle simmer.

Add potatoes, carrots, and bruised lemongrass; cook until vegetables are tender.

Season with fish sauce, sugar, and add kaffir lime leaves; simmer for another 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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