Thai Food: Chiang Mai Curry - Green Papaya Salad - Red Curry Paste

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while pork can be more economical.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while rice noodles are often less expensive.

curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic curry powder

Homemade blends can be fresher and tailored to taste.

Go to the local markets to buy ingredients for the curry.

Prepare the red curry paste by pounding kaffir lime zest and coriander root in a mortar.

Add garlic, roasted cumin, dried red chili, and dried shrimp to the mortar and continue to pound until the paste is finished.

Cook the curry, which takes hardly more than 15 minutes after preparation.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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