{"id":13421,"date":"2019-02-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/?p=13421"},"modified":"2026-02-07T19:24:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T19:24:59","slug":"green-chicken-curry-kaeng-kheaw-waan-kai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/green-chicken-curry-kaeng-kheaw-waan-kai\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Chicken Curry (Kaeng Kheaw Waan Kai)"},"content":{"rendered":"

This recipe has been generously contributed by Executive Chef Roberto Conrad and Chef Pan
\nof Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort, Thailand<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Outrigger\"The rich coconut milk base paired with chunks of chicken, round Thai eggplant, and chillies is a recipe for delicious culinary comfort! Grab a bowl of freshly steamed rice and green curry, and enjoy a satisfying meal. \u00a0This is an aromatic and creamy curry with strong hints of chilli and basil.<\/p>\n

Green Curry Paste <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n

1 tbs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 coriander seeds
\n\u00bd tbs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 cumin seeds
\n\u00bd tsp\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 peppercorns
\n1\u00bd tbs\u00a0\u00a0 galangal, chopped
\n3-4 tbs\u00a0\u00a0 lemongrass, sliced
\n1 tsp\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 shrimp paste
\n\u00bc cup\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 chilli leaf (optional)
\n1 tbs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 coriander stalks, sliced
\n\u00bc cup\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 garlic
\n1 leaf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 kaffir lime
\n1 tsp\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 salt, or to taste
\n\u00bd cup\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 shallots, sliced
\n10-15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 green Thai chilli peppers<\/p>\n

Method<\/em><\/p>\n

Heat a dry frying pan and add the coriander and cumin seeds. Roast until they begin to colour and release their aromas. Remove from the heat, then grind to a powder in a spice mill or blender.<\/p>\n

Put the garlic in a blender, or pound using a pestle and mortar, then add the shallots, coriander stalks, chillies, galangal, lemongrass and salt.<\/p>\n

Finally, add the lime leaves, shrimp paste, basil and the ground spices, then blend or pound until you have a smooth paste.<\/p>\n

Green Chicken Curry<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Serves 2<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n

150 g\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
\n40 g\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 green curry paste
\n100 g\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 eggplants, chopped, or green peas
\n340 g\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 fresh coconut milk (divided)
\n180 g\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 water
\n16 g\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 long red chilli, sliced lengthways
\n10 g\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thai holy basil leaves
\n2 g\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 kaffir lime leaves, stem removed
\n14 g\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 palm sugar
\n16 g\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 fish sauce<\/p>\n

Method<\/em><\/p>\n

\"green<\/strong>Heat a large pan and pour in 100 g of the coconut milk. Set the heat to medium-high and simmer the coconut milk until a separate layer of cream appears.<\/p>\n

Add the green curry paste and saut\u00e9 with the coconut milk. Stir the mixture until an aromatic scent rises. Add in another 60 g of the coconut milk to prevent burning.<\/p>\n

Place the chicken pieces in the mixture and stir until they appear half-cooked. Add palm sugar and fish sauce, and stir. Add the remaining coconut milk and 180 g water and bring to the boil over a high heat.<\/p>\n

When the curry starts to boil add the chopped eggplants or green peas.<\/p>\n

When the eggplants or green peas are soft, finish the dish by scattering over the sliced chilli, basil, and kaffir lime leaves. Stir well, then turn off the heat.<\/p>\n

Serve the green chicken curry with steamed jasmine rice or fresh Khanom Jean (Thai rice noodles).<\/p>\n

Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort
\nLaguna Phuket 323 Moo 2
\nSrisoonthorn Road,
\nCherngtalay, Thalang, Bangtao Bay,
\nPhuket 83110
\nThailand<\/p>\n

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