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Thai Coconut Curry
Dinner

Thai Coconut Curry

A fragrant, spicy coconut curry loaded with vegetables and served over jasmine rice.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

40 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell pepper, snap peas, carrots)
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, cubed (or extra firm tofu)
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro and basil for garnish
  • Jasmine rice for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add curry paste and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in coconut milk and broth. Bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Add chicken (or tofu) and cook for 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add vegetables and cook for another 8 minutes until tender-crisp.

  7. 7

    Stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice.

  8. 8

    Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with cilantro and basil.

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