Authentic Thai Green Curry

Authentic Thai Green Curry

This is a classic Thai green curry (kaeng kiau wan) and my favorite curry of all time! You can substitute chicken or tofu for the pork, but make sure you serve it with lots of jasmine rice.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans bamboo shoots, drained and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons corn oil
  • 3 tablespoons green curry paste, or more to taste
  • 1 pound lean boneless pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 makrut lime leaves, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce, or more to taste
  • ½ cup Thai basil

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook bamboo shoots for 5 minutes. Drain.

Step 2
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook curry paste until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add pork, increase heat, and cook until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bamboo shoots, coconut milk, and red bell pepper.

Step 3
Reduce heat and bring to a simmer. Season with sugar and salt; simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in lime leaves. Cook for 1 more minute. Season with fish sauce. Stir in Thai basil and serve.

Cook’s Notes:

Curry paste keeps well in the refrigerator for weeks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

638
Calories
65g
Fat
15g
Carbs
24g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 638
% Daily Value *
Total Fat65g 84%
Saturated Fat41g 206%
Cholesterol37mg 12%
Sodium744mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate15g 5%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars5g
Protein24g
Vitamin C9mg 44%
Calcium65mg 5%
Iron8mg 42%
Potassium752mg 16%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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