Curry

Thai-Inspired Green Chicken and Basil Curry

Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Total50 min
Serves4
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Method

Make it happen

  1. 01

    Warm the oil in a wide saucepan and gently fry minced lemongrass, ginger, garlic and optional chilli for 2 minutes without burning.

  2. 02

    Pour in coconut milk and water, add soy sauce and brown sugar, and simmer gently for 6 minutes to infuse the sauce.

  3. 03

    Add sliced chicken and coriander stalks to the hot coconut sauce and simmer gently for 10 minutes.

  4. 04

    Add green pepper for 6–8 minutes until just tender and chicken thoroughly cooked; stir in lime juice and torn basil.

  5. 05

    Rinse the rice until the water runs almost clear. Add to a saucepan with 450 ml water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer on very low heat for 12 minutes; rest covered for 5 minutes.

  6. 06

    Taste, adjust the seasoning and spoon the hot curry over the rice to serve.