How to Cook Authentic Thai Green Curry Chicken from scratch (แกงเขียวหวาน)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative and often cheaper.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more economical.

bamboo shoots

🥗Healthier: water chestnuts

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Water chestnuts provide a similar crunch, while canned mushrooms are often less expensive.

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

Add green curry paste and sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

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

Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine.

Add bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and zucchini; simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice to taste.

Add basil leaves and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more fish sauce or lime juice.

Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice.

Cooking Techniques

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