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Easy Thai Red Curry Recipe

Easy Thai Red Curry Recipe

This Easy Thai Red Curry Recipe is made with chicken breasts, celery, carrots and red peppers. Which is all simmered in a creamy coconut broth to enjoy.

Easy Thai Red Curry Recipe

If you love Thai food as much as me, then you will want to keep this easy red Thai curry recipe as it is one of my favorite ways to make Chicken Red Thai Curry.

It is not only easy to prepare it is also so healthy for you and makes you feel so satisfied. Just look at all those fresh vegetables and low cal chicken pieces. What more can you ask for in a Red Curry than that!

WHAT GOES WITH RED THAI CURRY

  • Jasmine Rice or Vermicelli Rice

As you may know I love Thai food and make it a lot in our home. Actually I make it every week, because I crave it that much. With any of my Thai recipes, you will learn that you really only need a few ingredients in your fridge and pantry to make any of them easily.

And that is because, I have been making homemade Thai recipes for years. And have learned all the tricks to making it quickly and healthily for just about anyone who loves it

WHERE TO BUY RED THAI CURRY PASTE

This is probably your first thought? Am I right! Well I got you covered. First off you want to buy the right Thai curry paste or it will not taste as authentic. 

Trust me, I have tried them all. And swear by only one brand, you will see that brand below. Here in Canada this can be found in almost every ethnic aisle at your local Superstore.

If you do not have a superstore, then you are going to have to shop around. Ideally, at a Asian market. 

In Thailand this paste is made from scratch with Kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and galangal, red Thai chilies, anchovy paste and a bunch of spices.

Which is all grinded to a paste in a mortar. If you really want to make it from scratch here is an excellent recipe for Thai Red Curry Paste.

MY FAVORITE RED THAI CURRY PASTE = PREMADE! 

red thai curry paste

WHAT’S IN RED THAI CURRY PASTE

  • Fresh Green Chilli 
  • Lemongrass
  • Garlic
  • Shallots
  • Galangal
  • Cumin
  • Coriander seeds

HOW MUCH RED THAI CURRY PASTE TO USE

  • 2 tbsp per 400 grams of Coconut Milk. 

IS RED THAI CURRY SPICY

Depending on the amount of Red Thai Curry Paste you use, it can be. This paste above calls for 2 tbsp per serving. I tend to use a bit more as I like the spice.

Easy Thai Red Curry Recipe

WHAT DOES RED THAI CURRY TASTE LIKE

Red Thai Curry has hints of spice, tang and sweet flavors. It really is something special and this recipe has all the same tastes that you would find at your local Thai restaurants too!

Red Thai Curry is just a bit milder than Green thai Curry, however both taste similar. There are plenty different ways to make Thai curry and that is because you can add just about any type of vegetable or meat protein to your dishes.

Easy Thai Red Curry Recipe

WHAT DOES RED THAI CURRY TASTE LIKE

Red Thai Curry has hints of spice, tang and sweet flavors. It really is something special and this recipe has all the same tastes that you would find at your local Thai restaurants too!

You may have thought that making Thai curry at home would be complicated, but I am here to tell you it is not. 

However I have found a healthy paste product that contains all those foreign ingredients that is out of this world amazing.

Red Thai Curry is just a bit milder than Green Thai Curry, however both taste similar. There are plenty different ways to make Thai curry and that is because you can add just about any type of vegetable or meat protein to your dishes.

Easy Thai Red Curry Recipe

IS RED THAI CURRY GLUTEN FREE

  • YES!

IS RED THAI CURRY KETO

  • Yes

OTHER PROTEINS THAT GO GREAT IN RED THAI CURRY

  • Seafood such as shrimp, scallops
  • Tofu

IS RED THAI CURRY HEALTHY

  • YES, Thai Curry is very healthy for you!

Some people like to use one can of coconut for their Thai curries. I will do that at times too, however for this recipe I used two cans as it really helps to cook those noodles. 

Note: Want more heat, simply add in more Thai Red Curry Paste.

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Easy Thai Red Curry Recipe
Yield: 3

Easy Thai Red Curry Recipe

Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil OR vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp Red Thai Curry Paste
  • 2 cans (810 ml) Full Fat Coconut Milk
  • 1 Large chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • pinch Salt
  • 1/2 small onion, sliced
  • 1 Carrot thinly sliced
  • 2 Celery diced
  • 1/2 large Red Pepper, diced
  • 1/2 large Green Pepper, diced
  • SERVE
  • 1 lime Fresh Lime Juice
  • 3 cups Jasmine Rice
  • 1 tsp Cilantro

Instructions

  1. Start by washing and cutting up your vegetables and slice all according to the size you want.
  2. In pot, wok or pan, heat up the oil on medium high and in your “RED THAI CURRY PASTE” saute for 2 minutes till blended.
  3. Next add in the coconut milk and cook for another 2 minutes on medium-high.
  4. Add in your ginger/garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes all together..
  5. Then add in your fish sauce and sugar then simmer for another 2 minutes over low heat.
  6. Next add in the diced chicken breast
  7. Add your remaining vegetables and simmer on medium heat covered for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  8. Serve with fresh lime juice over jasmine rice if desired. Enjoy!

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