Thai Green Curry Chicken, 'Gaeng Khiao Wan Gai'
This is a simple and authentic Thai recipe that we enjoy preparing with chicken and just a bit of fresh seasonal greens (in this recipe we used green beans). Our basic recipe a delicious green curry with nice flavors that a Thai purist would enjoy. The dish is also made withThai eggplantorTiny eggplant.
You might also be interested in our similar recipe for a red curry (Gaeng phed gai). We also have a slightly more complicated recipe forGreen Curry with Fresh Chile, Chicken, Eggplant & Kaffir Lime, Gaeng Khiao Wan Gai.
Ingredients
For4Person(s)
Ingredients
- 1PoundChicken, Boneless, Cut into Thin Strips
- 2Small Boxes (17 oz total) all natural coconut milk
- 5Fresh Thai Chile Peppers
- 1Clove Garlic
- 1/2CupFresh Green Beans (or seasonal green of your choice such as broccoli)
- 6Kaffir Lime Leaves, Shredded
- 2TablespoonsFish Sauce
- 2TablespoonsPalm Sugar
- 2TablespoonsVegetable Oil for Cooking
- 1CupThai Basil Leaves
- 2TablespoonsGreen Curry Paste
Method for Thai Green Curry Chicken, 'Gaeng Khiao Wan Gai'
In amortar and pestle, pound fresh Thai chile peppers and garlic. In a wok, over medium/high heat, add vegetable oil then fry the fresh chile/garlic for 30 seconds or so. Then add curry paste and blend together. Stir constantly until it gets fragrant.
Add coconut milk slowly, bring to a high boil then reduce heat while constantly stirring. Be patient and keep it on a high simmer / low boil for about 5 minutes. Keep stirring it while cooking. Add chicken, and continue to stir while cooking until a thin film of oil apppears on the surface. Continue cooking over low heat until the chicken is cooked through
Adjust the flavors to suit yourself, by adding fish sauce and palm sugar. Our suggested quantities of 2 tablespoons each, should work well. Add fresh green beans. Transfer to a serving dish, top with a few leaves of fresh basil, and serve withjasmine rice. Serve in our elegant,hand-painted Thai ceramic bowl with lid. Makes two large servings.