Classic Thai Green Curry

Ingredients

• 400g chicken breast, sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 tbsp green curry paste
• 400ml coconut milk
• 1 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• Steamed jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the green curry paste and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in half of the coconut milk and cook until the oil separates slightly.

4. 4

   Add the chicken slices and cook until they turn white.

5. 5

   Add the remaining coconut milk, bamboo shoots, and red bell pepper.

6. 6

   Simmer for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

7. 7

   Stir in fish sauce and sugar. Adjust seasoning to taste.

8. 8

   Tear in the kaffir lime leaves and stir.

9. 9

   Remove from heat and stir in the Thai basil leaves.

10. 10

    Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.