Thai green curry rice
- For 4 people
- Preparation time : 30 minutes
- Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2
Ingredients
- Thai Green Curry Paste
- Green chilies : 4 pieces
- Lemongrass stalks : 2 pieces
- Shallots : 2 pieces
- Garlic cloves : 4 cloves
- Ginger : 1 inch
- Cilantro leaves (chopped) : 1/4 cup
- Lime zest : 1 teaspoon
- Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil : 2 tablespoons
- Thai Green Curry Rice
- Basmati rice : 1 cup
- Coconut milk : 1 can
- Thai green curry paste : 2 tablespoons
- Mixed vegetables (chopped (e.g. bell peppers, carrots, peas)) : 1 cup
- Tofu or chicken (cubed) : 1 cup
- Fish sauce : 1 tablespoon
- Sugar : 1 teaspoon
- Lime juice : 1 tablespoon
- Fresh basil leaves (chopped) : 1/4 cup
Steps
- Prepare the Thai Green Curry Paste
- In a blender or food processor, combine the green chilies, lemongrass stalks, shallots, garlic cloves, ginger, cilantro leaves, lime zest, and salt.
- Blend until a smooth paste is formed.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add the green curry paste.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
- Cook the Thai Green Curry Rice
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, and 1 cup of water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- In a separate pan, heat some vegetable oil and add the mixed vegetables and tofu or chicken.
- Cook until the vegetables are tender and the protein is cooked through.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan with the vegetables and protein.
- Stir in the Thai green curry paste, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Tips
- Adjust the amount of green chilies in the curry paste according to your desired level of spiciness.
- You can substitute the tofu or chicken with shrimp or any other protein of your choice.
- Serve the Thai green curry rice with a side of fresh cucumber slices or a Thai salad for a complete meal.
Information
- Thai green curry rice is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the fragrant flavors of Thai green curry with fluffy basmati rice. It is a versatile dish that can be customized with your favorite vegetables and protein. Enjoy this delicious Thai-inspired meal at home!
This recipe has been generated by an AI, six times: once for each language. So it's highly likely that you'll see differences between the versions. Enjoy!
Recipe created on January 12, 2024, with the assistance of gpt-3.5-turbo, published by Gribiche under their responsibility but without any culinary guarantee or even coherence.
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