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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based option, while pork is often less expensive.

green curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade green curry paste

💰Cheaper: red curry paste

Homemade paste can be made with fresh ingredients, while red paste is usually cheaper.

bamboo shoots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Zucchini provides a similar texture, while canned mushrooms are often less expensive.

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

Add green curry paste and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.

Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in eggplant, bamboo shoots, and bell peppers; simmer for 5 minutes.

Add fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar; stir to combine.

Tear basil leaves and add to the curry just before serving.

Garnish with sliced jalapeño and kaffir lime leaves if desired.

Serve hot with jasmine rice.

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