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Green Chicken Curry

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

For the green curry paste:

  • Large greenĀ chillies, minced
  • 3 shallots, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp galangal, minced
  • 2 tbsp coriander root, minced
  • 2 tbsp coriander stem, minced
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 fresh lime leaves
  • 2 stems of lemongrass
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Other ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup green curry paste, made using the above ingredients
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 500 gm chicken thigh fillet
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 zucchini
  • 250 gm green peas
  • 1/4 cup basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • salt, to taste

Instructions
 

Green Curry Paste method:

  • Put all the ingredients with the oil in a spice grinder and blend into a smooth paste. Set aside.

Method for the dish:

  • Pour the coconut milk into a saucepan and stir in the green curry paste so that there are no lumps.
  • Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, over medium-low heat until the oil separates and it starts to smell fragrant about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken pieces, coconut milk, bay leaf and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and stir in lemon juice. Add the basil and coriander. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve hot with jasmine rice.
Keyword chicken, curry