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Elevate Your Cooking: Authentic Thai Curry Recipes for Everyone


Are you familiar with Thai cuisine? When talking about Thai cuisine, most people think of Khao Soi, a Thai coconut noodle. But that’s not all Thai cuisine has to offer. Thai cuisine is known for Thai coconut soups and curries, which are varied depending on recipes. Variety is a key to food adventure, and Thai cuisine is notable for that as well. Some Thai people work on their coconut cream recipe to enrich complex layers further, taking their Thai curry to the next level.

Thai curry is known for being one of the most famous foods in the world. The definition of ‘Thai curry’ is as follows: Thai cuisine is made from curry paste, coconut milk or cream, and other ingredients like meat and vegetables. One of the main reasons that Thai curry is so popular lies in its exciting spice and unique aroma. Thai curry is often a recommended dish for foreigners to experience authentic Thai taste.

Some examples of famous Thai curry include Thai red curry, Thai green curry, and Thai yellow curry. The secret to delicious dishes is premium coconut milk or cream, which greatly elevates the taste with a perfect blend of creamy and smooth texture. If you’re new to Thai curry and want to try cooking it yourself, we’ve got you. Scroll down to check out the Thai curry recipes below!

 

Thai red curry

Thai red curry recipe


Thai red curry has a great depth of fragrance and flavor. The unique red broth is salty, spicy, and savory. With a perfect combination of spices and coconut milk, Thai red curry tastes hot and spicy, making your tongue dance while relishing the rich, creamy texture. Let’s follow these instructions to fill your stomach with tasty Thai red curry.

Ingredients:


Red curry paste

Coconut milk (full-fat coconut milk is recommended)

Fish sauce

Chicken

Light scallions, garlic, and jalapeño

Instructions:



  1. Heat the oil over medium-low heat in a large nonstick pan.

  2. Add the light scallions, garlic, and jalapeño to the pan. Then cook by stirring frequently until they are softened but not brown.

  3. Add the coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, and brown sugar.

  4. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until thickened. This step usually takes a few minutes.

  5. Add the chicken pieces.

  6. Continue simmering and stirring occasionally. Do this until the chicken is fully cooked. It usually takes about 5–6 minutes.

  7. Stir in the lime juice, dark scallion greens, and cilantro. You can adjust the seasoning with more lime if you prefer.

  8. Spoon the curry into a bowl. You can top it with a red chili or a few extra basil leaves if you want. Then serve with jasmine rice.


 

Thai green curry

Thai green curry recipe


Ready to try cooking another Thai curry? Let’s dive into another recipe and show off your culinary skills! Thai green curry stands out from other Thai curries with its mellow, rich green broth. The dish tastes complex, blending spicy and salty flavors together with the aromatic sweetness of coconut milk. Thai green curry is not as spicy as other Thai curries, making it a perfect starter for those who want to try Thai curry.

Ingredients:


Chicken

Asian eggplants

Snow peas

Kaffir lime leaves

Green curry paste

Coconut milk (full-fat coconut milk is highly recommended. You can use coconut cream if you want a richer texture version.)

Sugar

Fish sauce

Thai Basil (for finishing)

Lime juice (for finishing)

Instructions:



  1. Fry off the curry paste.

  2. Add coconut milk and kaffir lime.

  3. Add chicken.

  4. Simmer the curry and occasionally stir it for about 10 minutes.

  5. Add eggplant and snow peas.

  6. Add Thai basil and lime juice.

  7. Spoon the curry into a bowl and serve with jasmine rice.


 

Thai yellow curry

Thai yellow curry recipe


And here comes the last, but not least. Thai yellow curry with chicken is another popular Thai curry that you should not miss. The dish smells rich with complex layers of spices and tastes mellow and spicy. The most alluring feature of Thai yellow curry is its aromatic scent, which is perfectly combined with the creamy, thick texture of the broth.

Ingredients:


Yellow curry paste

Coconut milk (full-fat coconut milk for creamy texture!)

Shredded carrots

Fresh spinach

Pepper

Cilantro

Brown sugar

Lime juice

Boneless skinless chicken breast

Sweet Vidalia onion

Garlic

Ground turmeric (essential to impart a bold yellow color)

Ground ginger

Coriander

Instructions:



  1. Add the oil and onion to a large skillet or pan and sauté until softened.

  2. Add the diced chicken and cook for about 5 minutes. Make sure that they are no longer pink inside.

  3. Add the spices and garlic, and cook until fragrant.

  4. Stir in the yellow curry paste, carrots, and coconut milk, and let the mixture bubble away until the liquid is reduced.

  5. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

  6. Serve with jasmine rice.


Summary


How is it? Cooking Thai curry is actually pretty easy, right? Thai curry recipes are variable, depending on the ingredients you want to add, although the base versions use chicken. Some people prefer their Thai curry to be spicier, while others prefer it to taste saltier, and that’s totally alright. Foods are all about art and variation anyway. Just make sure that you get a grasp on how to cook authentic Thai curry, and then you can adapt the recipes to match your preferences.

As mentioned before, the essence of Thai curry lies in curry paste and coconut milk. Full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream is highly recommended so that your curry is rich in texture and full in flavor. Choosing premium-quality coconut milk, like Sunlee’s, can elevate the taste to the next level. This also applies to other Thai coconut soups, like Thai massaman curry and Thai panang curry.

The key is to find the right curry paste and coconut milk (or coconut cream) to ensure that you get the authentic Thai taste with a perfect blend of mellowness and spice that are unique, especially for Thai curry.

 

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