Southern Vietnamese Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Southern Vietnamese Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, cut into chunks; vegetable oil (for frying); 8 shallots, finely chopped; 4 stalks fresh lemongrass, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 fresh red chilies, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons mild indian curry powder; 450 g skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 300 ml coconut milk; 600 ml chicken stock; fresh Thai basil (optional)

Servings: persons

2 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
vegetable oil (for frying)
8 shallots, finely chopped
4 stalks fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 fresh red chilies, finely chopped
2 tablespoons mild indian curry powder
450 g skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon sea salt
300 ml coconut milk
600 ml chicken stock
fresh Thai basil (optional)

1
Shallow-fry the potato pieces in hot oil until lightly browned.
2
Drain on kitchen paper and set aside.
3
Heat a little oil in a pan and saute the shallots with the lemon grass, garlic and chillies until soft.
4
Add the curry powder and stir for 2 minutes.
5
Add the chicken and cook, stirring until it is opaque.
6
Add the potatoes, salt, coconut milk and chicken stock.
7
Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer gently for about 30 minutes.
8
Garnish with Thai basil leaves, if using.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium potatoes, cut into chunks, vegetable oil (for frying), 8 shallots, finely chopped, 4 stalks fresh lemongrass, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Southern Vietnamese Chicken Curry falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Southern Vietnamese Chicken Curry

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