Coconut Curry Recipe

Name: Coconut Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use less for milder curry); 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon dried basil; thumb size piece ginger; 3 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; ½ tablespoon soy sauce; 1 lb chicken thigh; ¼ cup fine diced onion; approximately 1 pound assorted fresh vegetable (onion, bell pepper, snow peas, carrots, bamboo shoots, etc); 1 tablespoon coconut oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 0.75 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk; cilantro (optional for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use less for milder curry)
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
thumb size piece ginger
3 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons fish sauce
½ tablespoon soy sauce
1 lb chicken thigh
¼ cup fine diced onion
approximately 1 pound assorted fresh vegetable (onion, bell pepper, snow peas, carrots, bamboo shoots, etc)
1 tablespoon coconut oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
0.75 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
cilantro (optional for garnish)

1
Mince garlic and ginger.
2
Mix with all spices, soy sauce, and fish sauce in a bowl and let set at least 10 minutes.
3
Cut chicken into bite sized pieces.
4
Coat with cornstarch.
5
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok on medium high heat.
6
Add minced onion and approximately half of the spice mix to the hot oil.
7
Cook about 2 minutes until onion is soft.
8
Add chicken to the skillet and cook until outside is no longer pink (about 3 minutes).
9
Add vegetables and the rest of the spice mix.
10
Stir and cook for another minute or two.
11
Add coconut milk plus 1/4 cup water and heat until bubbling.
12
Lower heat to medium low to low and cook for at least 15 minutes.
13
You can cook longer if you like softer veggies.
14
Recommended to serve over jasmine rice, but also good with flat bread to soak up sauce.
15
Top with rinsed and torn cilantro if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use less for milder curry), 1 teaspoon turmeric, 2 teaspoons curry powder, and more.

Yes, Coconut Curry falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Curry

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