Red curry paste blooms in coconut milk with chicken thighs, lime leaves, fish sauce, and Thai basil.
15 min prep 20 min cook
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Cut the chicken thigh meat into large bite-size pieces.
Fry the ginger garlic paste in vegetable oil for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the red curry paste and bloom it in the oil for 30 seconds.
Pour in the coconut milk, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the chicken and makrut lime leaves, and cook for 12 minutes.
Balance the saltiness and sweetness with fish sauce, salt, and brown sugar.
Add the Thai basil and chili pepper, then remove from the heat after 1 minute.
Serve hot with jasmine rice.
💡 Tip: Briefly frying the curry paste in oil releases its aroma and helps it disperse into the coconut milk.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot in bowls with jasmine rice and fresh Thai basil.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~510
kcal calories
34
g protein
14
g carbs
35
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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