Best Thai Red Curry With Quick Pickled Cucumber Recipes

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EASY THAI RED CURRY



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The easiest and most flavorful homemade Thai red curry you will ever make in just 30-40 minutes! It tastes just like the restaurant-version, except 10000x times better and cheaper!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     asian inspired

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 shallots, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons red curry paste
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
1 bunch broccolini, cut into 3-inch pieces
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan of 3 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside. Heat canola oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken, shallots and garlic to the stockpot and cook until golden, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in red curry paste and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in broccolini until just tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in green onions, cilantro and lime juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately with rice.

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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This sweet and tangy summer salad of cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts with just a hint of heat is always a hit at picnics and potlucks since it doesn't need to be refrigerated and you're pretty much guaranteed to be the only one bringing this dish!

Provided by camp0433

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon salt
½ cup white sugar
½ cup rice wine vinegar
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
¼ cup chopped cilantro
½ cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Toss the cucumbers with the salt in a colander, and leave in the sink to drain for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Whisk together the sugar and vinegar in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cucumbers, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro; toss to combine. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1750.8 mg, Sugar 29.5 g

THAI RED CURRY



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Forget ordering takeaway and make your own Thai red curry at home. This classic dish takes just 15 minutes to prep and it's bursting with flavour.

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1tbsp vegetable oil
1tbsp ginger & garlic paste
red curry paste
800ml coconut milk
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
4 lime leaves (ideally fresh)
2tbsp fish sauce
1tsp brown sugar
Thai basil
basil or coriander, plus extra to serve
1 red chilli, sliced diagonally
thumb-sized piece ginger, cut into matchsticks
cooked jasmine rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and fry 1 tbsp ginger and 1 tbsp garlic paste for 2 mins. Add 5-6 tbsp red curry paste, sizzle for a few secs, then pour in 800ml coconut milk.
  • Bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer, stir a little and wait for the oil to rise to the surface.
  • Add 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks, and lime leaves, and simmer for 12 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Add 1 tbsp of the fish sauce and a pinch of brown sugar, then taste - if you like it a little saltier, add more fish sauce; if you like it sweeter, add a little more sugar.
  • Bring to the boil, take off the heat and add ½ small pack Thai basil.
  • Spoon the curry into four bowls and top with 1 red chilli, a thumb-sized piece of ginger and a few extra basil leaves. Serve with jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 2.4 milligram of sodium

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