Authentic and Easy Thai Green Curry

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   Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise, then roughly chop into chunks.

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   Cut the bell peppers into thick strips.

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   Break the shimeji mushrooms into small clumps.

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   Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.

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   Put oil in a pot, add green curry paste and stir fry for 1 minute over low heat.

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   Add 100 ml of coconut milk and chicken, turn the heat to medium, and stir fry.

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   If you are substituting soy milk or milk for the 100 ml of coconut milk, add 1/2 tablespoon each of vegetable oil and sugar.

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   When the chicken changes color, add eggplant and bell peppers.

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   If you are going to use bamboo shoots or mushrooms, add now.

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    When the vegetables have softened a bit, add the ingredients and the 300 ml of coconut milk + water and boil for 3 - 4 minutes.

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    If you are substituting soy milk or milk for the 300 ml of coconut milk + water, add 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of sugar.

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    Have a taste.

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    It might not be spicy enough depending on the green curry paste you used.

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    If necessary you can add more green curry paste.

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    Now add the basil leaves (if you can get it, use basil imported from Thailand), turn off the heat, and it's done.

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    The basil is optional, so it's okay if you don't use it.

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    This is also good with prawns or thinly sliced pork.

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    If you use prawns, blanch first.

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    When making Thai rice, it's best to reduce the amount of water a little bit.

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    This green curry is also good over cooked somen noodles.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.