Sunday, March 2, 2008

Thai Green Curry with Chicken


Thai Green Curry with Chicken
Obviously a curry from Thailand. Thai curries have an Indian spice
blend, which makes them even more flavorsome. This happy Indian
and Thai marriage may have been the result of Hindu and Buddhist
religions spreading in to Thailand. The end result has been a
culmination of grand flavors and divine tastes. Green curry paste
can be used in the preparation of pork, chicken or seafood as well !

Preparation
You will require;

• 1.5 Kilo cleaned chicken breast or thigh fillets
• 1 tub of Curry Creations green curry paste
• 1 carrot, ½ red capsicum and ½ bamboo shoot
• 2 cans of coconut milk coconut cream
• 2 tblsp. peanut or vegetable oil
• 6 leaves of holy basil or sweet basil
• 1 dessert spoon sugar

Method
• Cut chicken in 1 inch pieces.
• Thinly slice carrot, capsicum and bamboo shoot.
• Heat oil in a pan or wok and fry the curry paste for about 3-5
minutes or until fragrant.
• Add coconut milk and bring to boil. Simmer on medium heat
for 5-7 minutes.
• Add chicken and vegetables. Cook until chicken is tender and
vegetables are crisp.
• Add basil leaves and sugar.
• Simmer for just 5 more minutes and remove.
• Enjoy this delicious green curry with Jasmine rice.

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