Green Curry Fried Rice – Thai Style

Step 1: Prepare the pan

Heat 1/4 cup of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 2: Sauté curry paste

Add 2 tablespoons of green curry paste to the hot oil and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3: Add coconut milk

Pour in 1/4 cup of coconut milk and stir well with the curry paste until combined.

Step 4: Cook chicken

Add 1/2 cup of diced chicken to the pan and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.

Step 5: Season the dish

Add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and 1 tablespoon of seasoning sauce. Stir to combine and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6: Sweeten the dish

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and mix well until dissolved and evenly distributed.

Step 7: Add pea eggplant

Stir in 1/4 cup of Thai pea eggplant and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly tender.

Step 8: Incorporate rice

Add 1 cup of cooked rice to the pan. Stir-fry vigorously, breaking up any clumps, until the rice is evenly coated with the curry mixture and heated through.

Step 9: Add chilies

Add 2-3 sliced red chilies to the fried rice and stir for 30 seconds to incorporate the spice.

Step 10: Add kaffir lime leaves

Add a handful of shredded kaffir lime leaves and stir to combine, infusing the dish with their aromatic citrus notes.

Step 11: Add sweet basil

Finally, add a handful of sweet basil leaves and stir until they wilt, about 30 seconds, to finish the dish with fresh, peppery notes.

Step 12: Serve

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the Green Curry Fried Rice hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and chili slices.

• Traditionally, coconut milk is added first to cook down and release its oil before adding the curry paste. However, adding the paste first and then the coconut milk also works.

• Adjust the amount of chilies to your preferred spice level.

• For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or mixed vegetables.

• Use shrimp or pork instead of chicken.

• Add other vegetables like bell peppers, green beans, or bamboo shoots.

• Serve with a fried egg on top for extra protein.