Somewhat Authentic Thai Green Curry Recipe

Name: Somewhat Authentic Thai Green Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Large Onion, Chopped; 2 whole Carrots, Chopped; 2 stalks Celery, Chopped; 2 whole Medium Red Potatoes, Cubed; 6 bunches Baby Bok Choy, Chopped; 8 ounces, weight Beech Mushrooms; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Ginger, Minced; 1 stalk Lemongrass, Tough Outer Leaves Removed And Discarded, The Tender Center Minced; 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander; 1/2 teaspoons White Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Green Curry Paste; 1 can 14oz, Light Coconut Milk; 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce; 5 whole Keffir Lime Leaves; 1/2 cups Thai Basil Leaves; 8 ounces, weight Frozen Peas, Thawed; 1 can 8oz, Water Chestnuts, Chopped; 4 stalks Green Onion, Sliced Into Rounds; 1/4 cups Cilantro, Finely Chopped

Servings: persons

1 whole Large Onion, Chopped
2 whole Carrots, Chopped
2 stalks Celery, Chopped
2 whole Medium Red Potatoes, Cubed
6 bunches Baby Bok Choy, Chopped
8 ounces, weight Beech Mushrooms
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Ginger, Minced
1 stalk Lemongrass, Tough Outer Leaves Removed And Discarded, The Tender Center Minced
1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1/2 teaspoons White Pepper
2 Tablespoons Green Curry Paste
1 can 14oz, Light Coconut Milk
1 teaspoon Fish Sauce
5 whole Keffir Lime Leaves
1/2 cups Thai Basil Leaves
8 ounces, weight Frozen Peas, Thawed
1 can 8oz, Water Chestnuts, Chopped
4 stalks Green Onion, Sliced Into Rounds
1/4 cups Cilantro, Finely Chopped

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In a large saute pan or wok over medium heat, sweat the onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes until they give off their water and begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add the baby bok choy and mushrooms, and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Finally, add the garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, stir to incorporate, and cook another 2 minutes or so.
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Everything should be smelling amazing!
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Stir in the coriander and white pepper, and let it cook for a minute, then add the curry paste, and let it cook for another minute.
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[Note: If you are concerned about the level of spice, add just 1 Tablespoon of curry paste to begin with (or less!
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), and incorporate the rest after you add the coconut milk in step 3.]
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Add the coconut milk (be sure to shake the can before you open it!
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), fish sauce, and lime leaves.
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Now is the time to adjust the seasonings if its needed.
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Bring the mixture to a light boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes are soft and the curry is thick and fragrant.
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Stir in the Thai basil, frozen peas, water chestnuts, and green onion, and cook for just a minute or two, until warmed.
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Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve over brown jasmine rice or my choice, quinoa!

299

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Large Onion, Chopped, 2 whole Carrots, Chopped, 2 stalks Celery, Chopped, 2 whole Medium Red Potatoes, Cubed, and more.

Yes, Somewhat Authentic Thai Green 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Somewhat Authentic Thai Green Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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