Green curry

Green curry recipes are believed to have originated in Thailand, where they are still a popular dish. The first green curry recipe is thought to date back to the 13th century. It is made with green chillies, coconut milk, fish sauce and lime juice.

Green curry is usually served with rice and a protein, such as chicken, shrimp or tofu. It is a popular dish in Thai restaurants and is often made at home in Thailand.

Green curry is a relatively recent addition to the Thai curry repertoire. It is thought to have been developed in the early 20th century, when Thai cooks were influenced by Indian and Chinese cuisine.

Advice

Making a delicious green curry dish is easy and rewarding! Start by preparing all the ingredients you'll need: quality green curry paste, coconut milk, garlic, onion, vegetables, and protein. Then, heat up a wok or large pan with a small amount of oil and cook the garlic and onion until they are fragrant. Add the curry paste and stir-fry until the ingredients are evenly coated. Next, add the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer the curry for a few minutes before adding the vegetables and protein. When the vegetables and protein are cooked, add fish sauce and brown sugar to taste. Lastly, garnish with fresh herbs and serve your delicious green curry. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Thai Green Curry

  • chicken
  • lemongrass paste
  • quantity green curry paste
  • snow pea
  • fish sauce
  • sugar
  • thai basil
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • ginger
  • japanese eggplant
  • garlic
  • chicken thigh
  • coconut milk
  • thai green curry paste
  • kaffir lime
  • fried asian shallot
  • red chilly
  • lime juice
  • jasmine rice
  • thai basil
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Thai Lime Leaf Green Curry

  • dark soy sauce
  • green
  • bell pepper
  • makrut lime
  • coconut milk
  • basil
  • shrimp paste
  • cayenne pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • brown sugar
  • shallot
  • sherry
  • coconut milk
  • fish sauce
  • soy sauce
  • lime juice
  • green onion
  • garlic
  • curry
  • curry paste
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Thai Green Curry With Beef and Eggplant

  • coconut milk
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • bell pepper
  • shallot
  • lemongrass
  • brown sugar
  • shrimp paste
  • thumb galangal
  • steak
  • green chily
  • tasting chicken
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • white pepper
  • thai basil
  • fish sauce
  • garlic
  • green curry paste
  • eggplant
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Thai Green Curry with Chicken

  • bell pepper
  • grain white rice
  • bell pepper
  • zucchini
  • chicken breast
  • coconut milk
  • cilantro
  • pea
  • onion
  • canola oil
  • fish sauce
  • thai green curry paste
  • water
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • lime
  • peanut
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Halibut Green Curry

  • lime juice
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • mint
  • kale
  • garlic
  • serrano pepper
  • coconut milk
  • grapeseed oil
  • light brown sugar
  • ginger
  • halibut
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Thai Green Curry with Spring Vegetables

  • coconut milk
  • brown basmati rice
  • ginger
  • onion
  • coconut sugar
  • rice vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • water
  • asparagus
  • salt
  • spinach
  • thai green curry paste
  • coconut oil
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • cilantro
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Vegetarian Thai Green Curry

  • light coconut milk
  • olive oil
  • ginger nub
  • tofu
  • onion
  • brown rice wine vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • turbinado sugar
  • brown basmati rice
  • water
  • salt
  • seasonal vegetable
  • thai green curry paste
  • garlic
  • thai chile
  • cilantro

Ingredient Breakdown

 
coconut milk
garlic
salt
cilantro
ginger
lime juice
fish sauce
thai green curry paste
shallot
soy sauce
bell pepper
thai basil
vegetable oil
lemongrass
coriander
basil
lime
onion
water
snow pea
sugar
zucchini
tofu
green chily
cumin
makrut lime
peanut
light brown sugar
shrimp paste
brown sugar
green onion
coconut sugar
mint
brown basmati rice
chicken
lemongrass paste
quantity green curry paste
japanese eggplant
chicken thigh
kaffir lime
fried asian shallot
red chilly
jasmine rice
vegetable stock
sweet potato
oil
chickpea
green chile
bok choy
rice noodle
shiitake mushroom
dark soy sauce
green
cayenne pepper
sherry
curry
curry paste
thumb galangal
steak
tasting chicken
white pepper
green curry paste
eggplant
turmeric
virgin coconut oil
green peppercorn
green thai chile
swiss chard
brown rice noodle
grain white rice
chicken breast
pea
canola oil
kale
serrano pepper
grapeseed oil
halibut
rice vinegar
asparagus
spinach
coconut oil
carrot
light coconut milk
olive oil
ginger nub
brown rice wine vinegar
turbinado sugar
seasonal vegetable
thai chile

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • coconut milk 80%
  • garlic 80%

Common Ingredients

  • cilantro 70%
  • salt 70%

Rarey Ingredients

  • ginger 50%
  • lime juice 50%