Gaeng Khiew Waan Gai


Chicken in Green Curry

This curry is made from fresh greem chili the reason why the dish is green in colour.

It is highly rated among both Thais amd foreigners alike. Foreigners almost never turn an offer Gaeng Khiew Waan Gai down.

As it is not very spicy, the taste consists mainly of coconut milk, with a slightly sweet taste.

Different types of meat used in this dish are: beef, pork, chicken, fish or balls made from the above mentioned meat.

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  • Curry pastes vary in strenght and spicines, from mild to fiery hot. Consult your grocer on your preferences.

  • Green curry can also be prepared with vegetables.

INGREDIGENTS (4 persons)

  • 4 tbs.            green curry paste (standard recipe)

  • 2 tbs.            cooking oil

  • 500 g.           coconut milk

  • 400 g.           chicken breast, sliced

  • 4                  eggplants, crispy

  • 20 g.             eggplants, small

  • 4                  kaffir lime leaves

  • 1 tbs.            fish sauce

  • 1/2 tbs.         sugar

  • 10 g.            sweet basil leaves

  • 1                  red chili, sliced

PREPARATION

  • Heat the oil in a wok and fry the curry paste for one minute.

  • Add coconut milk and bring to boil.

  • Add chicken, eggplant and kaffir lime leaves.

  • Season with fish sauce and sugar.

  • Once the chicken is cooked, add basil and chili. Serve with steamed rice

DELICIOUS!!!

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