THAI HOT CHICKEN & COCONUT CURRY

Thai Hot Chicken & Coconut Curry image

Provided by Rhea_k

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb chicken (u can use any other kind of meat u like, beef goes really well)
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
2 red chilies, sliced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
cooked rice, to serve

Steps:

Put coconut milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes until a little thick. Stir in red curry paste and garlic and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Cut chicken into bite sized pcs and add them to the pan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and add the lime juice, fish sauce, chillies, turmeric and salt.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or till chicken is cooked. You can add a little water if the sauce looks dry.
Stir in basil and cilantro, adjust salt and serve with white rice. (if using dry basil leaves let it simmer for 2 more minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 51.8, Sodium 1259.3, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 4, Sugar 10.8, Protein 18