5 Easy and Practical Thai Green Curry Recipes

Kapanlagi.com - Thai green curry, or what is known as kari hijau Thailand, has become one of the favorite dishes for Southeast Asian food lovers. With a blend of spicy, savory, and creamy flavors from coconut milk, this dish offers an unforgettable culinary experience.

Although it seems complicated, various Thai green curry dishes can actually be easily made at home, KLovers. The key to making Thai green curry lies in the use of quality green curry paste and the right coconut milk.

In this article, Kapanlagi will share several recipe for practical yet authentic Thai dishes. Check it out, KLovers!

1. Classic Thai Green Curry with Chicken

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A classic Thai green curry dish with chicken pieces and vegetables in a rich coconut milk broth. An authentic blend of spicy, savory, and creamy flavors. Here’s how to make one version of Thai green curry:

Ingredients:

- Green curry paste

- Chicken fillet

- Thick coconut milk

- Green eggplant

- Baby corn

- Kaffir lime leaves

- Green onions

- Salt

- Sugar

- Fish sauce

- Vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté the curry paste until fragrant

2. Add the coconut milk, stir well

3. Add the chicken, cook until half done

4. Add the vegetables and kaffir lime leaves

5. Season with fish sauce, salt, and sugar

6. Cook until done, sprinkle with green onions

7. Then you can serve it.

2. Seafood Thai Green Curry

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A combination of fresh seafood in aromatic green curry sauce. The deliciousness of shrimp, squid, and shellfish blends perfectly with the thick curry sauce. Here’s how to make this Thai green curry dish:

Ingredients:

- Green curry paste

- Shrimp

- Squid

- Shellfish

- Coconut milk

- Broccoli

- Carrot

- Coriander leaves

- Kaffir lime leaves

- Basic spices

Instructions:

1. Sauté the curry paste with oil

2. Pour in the coconut milk, cook until boiling

3. Add the seafood

4. Add the vegetables

5. Season to taste

6. Sprinkle with coriander leaves

7. Then you can serve it.

3. Vegetarian Thai Green Curry

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This Thai green curry is a vegetarian version with a variety of vegetables and tofu. The crunchy texture of the vegetables blends perfectly with the thick and aromatic curry sauce. Here’s how to make this Thai green curry dish:

Ingredients:

- Green curry paste

- Tofu

- Broccoli

- Carrot

- Long beans

- Mushrooms

- Coconut milk

- Kaffir lime leaves

- Salt and sugar

- Mushroom soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Fry the tofu until golden brown

2. Sauté the curry paste

3. Add coconut milk

4. Add the vegetables and tofu

5. Season with mushroom soy sauce

6. Cook until the vegetables are tender

7. Then you can serve it.

4. Thai Green Curry Noodle Soup

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This is a version of Korean green curry which is noodles in a savory green curry broth. The unique combination of noodles and curry creates a different flavor sensation. Here’s how to make one of the Thai green curry dishes:

Ingredients:

- Green curry paste

- Egg noodles/vermicelli

- Chicken/seafood

- Coconut milk

- Pak choy

- Bean sprouts

- Green onions

- Basic seasonings

How to make:

1. Boil the noodles until half cooked

2. Make the curry broth with the paste and coconut milk

3. Add your choice of protein

4. Add the vegetables

5. Add the noodles

6. Garnish with green onions and serve.

5. Thai Green Curry Fried Rice

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This version is fried rice with a unique green curry sauce. The fragrant texture of the rice with green curry seasoning creates an interesting fusion dish. Here’s how to make one of the Thai green curry dishes:

Ingredients:

- Green curry paste

- White rice

- Minced chicken

- Eggs

- Green beans

- Carrots

- Garlic

- Green onions

- Seasonings

How to make:

1. Sauté garlic and curry paste

2. Add minced chicken

3. Add eggs, scramble

4. Add rice and vegetables

5. Season to taste

6. Stir well until cooked and serve.

All the recipes above can be adjusted for spiciness. For the best results, use fresh coconut milk and ensure the green curry paste is of good quality. After reading this article, KLovers must try making it right away, because if not now, when else?

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