Green Curry Fried Rice – Thai Style
Summary
- A simple and quick recipe for Thai Green Curry Fried Rice, featuring chicken, green curry paste, and aromatic herbs. This dish combines the rich, spicy, and sweet flavors of green curry with fragrant jasmine rice, making it a perfect choice for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Cooking oil 1/4 cup
- Nittaya Green Curry Paste 2 tablespoons
- Coconut milk 1/4 cup
- Chicken 1/2 cup (diced)
- Fish sauce 1 tablespoon
- Seasoning sauce 1 tablespoon
- Sugar 1 teaspoon
- Thai pea eggplant 1/4 cup
- Cooked rice 1 cup
- Red chilies 2-3 (sliced)
- Kaffir lime leaves a handful (shredded)
- Sweet basil a handful
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Coconut milk?
- Equal parts heavy cream + 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- Whole milk + 1 tsp coconut oil (per cup)
No Fish sauce?
- Soy sauce + a squeeze of lime
- Worcestershire sauce + 1/2 tsp water
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
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 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 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 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 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 , 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.
Pro Tips
• 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.
Variations
• 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.
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