Thai Sausage Curry with Basil and Coconut Milk

Name: Thai Sausage Curry with Basil and Coconut Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil; 2 pounds Sausage Or Ground Meat; 1 whole Onion; 3 cloves Garlic, Grated; 2 Tablespoons Ginger Grated Or Minced; 1 cup Carrots; 1 cup Mushrooms, Sliced; 4 ounces, weight Chilies Or Bell Pepper, Sliced; 8 ounces, weight Water Chestnuts; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Baby Corn; 8 ounces, weight Bamboo Shoots; 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes (or To Taste); 1/2 teaspoons Ground Turmeric; 8 ounces, fluid Coconut Milk; 1 cup Water; 1/4 cups Fish Sauce Or Soy Sauce; 1 Handful Thai Basil; Cooked Rice, To Serve

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
2 pounds Sausage Or Ground Meat
1 whole Onion
3 cloves Garlic, Grated
2 Tablespoons Ginger Grated Or Minced
1 cup Carrots
1 cup Mushrooms, Sliced
4 ounces, weight Chilies Or Bell Pepper, Sliced
8 ounces, weight Water Chestnuts
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Baby Corn
8 ounces, weight Bamboo Shoots
1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes (or To Taste)
1/2 teaspoons Ground Turmeric
8 ounces, fluid Coconut Milk
1 cup Water
1/4 cups Fish Sauce Or Soy Sauce
1 Handful Thai Basil
Cooked Rice, To Serve

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Note: All vegetables and canned Chinese vegetables are optional.
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You can substitute any of your favorite stir fry vegetables to the dish.
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Add canola oil to a large pan and brown your crumbled sausage.
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I recommend hot Italian sausage or bratwurst (pick a sausage that does not render out too much oil.
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; you dont want the dish greasy).
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If you do not have sausage, you can also substitute any ground lean meat.
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Then add your fresh vegetables and saute for a few minutes.
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Next add your canned water chestnuts, baby corn and bamboo shoots and saute.
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Now add your ground or powdered spices and saute a few minutes.
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Finally add your coconut milk, water, fish sauce and cleaned basil leaves next.
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Simmer until all vegetables are cooked to your desired tenderness.
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Taste for seasoning and serve with rice.

240

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil, 2 pounds Sausage Or Ground Meat, 1 whole Onion, 3 cloves Garlic, Grated, and more.

Yes, Thai Sausage Curry with Basil and Coconut Milk 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!