Burmese Chicken Curry

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers umami flavor and is widely available.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and sweetness.

Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, trimming off excess fat.

Salt the chicken pieces and let them sit in the fridge uncovered for 2 to 6 hours.

Take the chicken out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature.

Prepare lemongrass by beating it with a meat mallet and cutting it down to the tender part.

Chop the tender part of the lemongrass and set aside.

Trim and peel ginger, then slice it into rough pieces.

Slice shallots in half, remove the outer layer, and cut into rough slices.

Chop Roma tomatoes in half, remove tough core pieces, and roughly chop them.

Peel garlic cloves and roughly chop them before adding to the mixture.

Combine all prepared ingredients in a food processor along with turmeric, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens