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5 from 1 vote

Perfect Red Curry

full of flavor and super simple to throw together
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: red curry, thai
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1-2 lbs chicken breast or whatever you like, cubed
  • 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 1 sweet potato, cubed
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
  • 3 scallions, choppped, reserve the green tops for serving
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 3-4 tbsp red curry paste
  • 4 Kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 Thai chilis, more if you like a lot of heat
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 stalks lemongrass,apx 4 in pieces, smashed with the backside of your knife
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar, coconut sugar, or 1/2-1 cup of pineapple
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, full disclosure; I didn't have any and it was still delish!

Instructions

  • Add oil to a large, heavy bottom pot, such as a Dutch oven, saute chicken and then remove from pot, add garlic and white part of scallions, and sweet potato (opt) sautee for a few mins, add chicken/veg broth, and all remaining ingredients, adding chicken back in. Cut heat down to low and allow to slow simmer for at least 15 mins, the longer it "steeps" the more flavorful the broth. If you like it soupier you can add more broth. Serve with a fresh squeeze or lime or lemon juice, the green part of the scallions and jasmine, sticky, or whatever rice or noodles you love! Enjoy!