Red curry

Red Curry recipes have been around for centuries and are a staple in Thai cuisine. There are many different variations of red curry, but the most common ingredients include red chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and coconut milk.

Red curry is believed to have originated in Central Thailand, and the first written record of a red curry dish dates back to 1833. The dish was made with pounded chili peppers, garlic, galangal, and salt, and was served with rice and vegetables.

Over the years, red curry has evolved and now includes a variety of different ingredients. The dish is typically made with chicken, beef, or shrimp, but can also be made vegetarian. Red curry is often served with steamed rice and a side of vegetables.

Advice

Making red curry can be a delicious and easy meal to make! My advice for making the best red curry would be to use a high quality curry paste and let it simmer for a few minutes to bring out the flavors. Additionally, you can experiment with adding a few different ingredients, such as coconut milk, fish sauce, and Thai basil, to give it a unique flavor. Additionally, I recommend adding some vegetables, such as bell peppers, carrots, onions, and mushrooms, to give it an extra depth of flavor. Last but not least, let your red curry simmer for at least 15 minutes to ensure the flavors have blended together before serving.

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Recipes

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Coconut Red Curry With Tofu

  • ch ginger root
  • basil
  • brown
  • zest
  • snow pea
  • coconut milk
  • peanut
  • thai chile
  • salt
  • tofu
  • cilantro
  • fish sauce
  • garlic
  • shallot
  • red curry paste
  • mushroom
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Thai Red Curry with Chicken

  • chicken broth
  • lemongrass paste
  • sugar
  • quantity thai red curry paste
  • thai basil
  • green bean
  • pumpkin
  • fish sauce
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • vegetable oil
  • chicken thigh
  • coconut milk
  • thai red curry paste
  • kaffir lime
  • cilantro
  • red chilli
  • jasmine rice
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Thai Red Curry With Chicken Recipe

  • coconut milk
  • basil
  • coriander
  • chicken thigh
  • brown sugar
  • shrimp paste
  • ginger
  • bell pepper
  • shallot
  • chili powder
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • cinnamon
  • eggplant
  • red chily
  • fish sauce
  • lime juice
  • ketchup
  • makrut lime
  • tomato
  • lemongrass
  • garlic
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Weeknight Red Curry

  • rice noodle
  • salt
  • white fish
  • vegetable
  • coconut milk
  • ch ginger
  • shallot
  • tomato
  • red curry paste
  • vegetable oil
  • turmeric
  • garlic
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Leftover Turkey Red Curry

  • salt
  • white
  • coconut milk
  • ginger
  • lemongrass
  • turkey meat
  • dark
  • lime juice
  • water
  • cilantro
  • shallot
  • fish sauce
  • garlic
  • vegetable oil
  • red curry paste
  • butternut squash
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Thai Red Curry with Vegetables

  • coconut milk
  • coconut oil
  • ginger
  • tamari
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • yellow
  • kale
  • coconut sugar
  • brown jasmine rice
  • water
  • salt
  • thai red curry paste
  • rice vinegar
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • basil side
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Thai Red Curry

  • cabbage
  • snap pea
  • thai basil
  • light brown sugar
  • lime juice
  • cornstarch
  • fish sauce
  • chicken breast
  • leek
  • yam
  • chicken broth
  • bell pepper
  • coconut milk
  • red curry paste
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • shallot
  • oil
  • cilantro
  • hot rice

Ingredient Breakdown

 
coconut milk
garlic
fish sauce
salt
shallot
ginger
cilantro
red curry paste
bell pepper
lime juice
basil
vegetable oil
thai red curry paste
water
chicken broth
sugar
thai basil
chicken thigh
coriander
eggplant
tomato
lemongrass
onion
ch ginger root
brown
zest
snow pea
peanut
thai chile
tofu
mushroom
lemongrass paste
quantity thai red curry paste
green bean
pumpkin
kaffir lime
red chilli
jasmine rice
brown sugar
shrimp paste
chili powder
cumin
cinnamon
red chily
ketchup
makrut lime
rice noodle
white fish
vegetable
ch ginger
turmeric
white
turkey meat
dark
butternut squash
coconut oil
tamari
yellow
kale
coconut sugar
brown jasmine rice
rice vinegar
carrot
basil side
cabbage
snap pea
light brown sugar
cornstarch
chicken breast
leek
yam
oil
hot rice
rice
pork chop

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • coconut milk 63%
  • garlic 63%

Rarey Ingredients

  • coconut milk 63%
  • garlic 63%