Green Curry with Chicken
One of the World’s Best Curries — Rich, Spicy & Addictive
Main Dish · Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 2 · beginner · By Tina · Published
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Green Curry Paste, store-bought or homemade
- 300 gram pork neck or tenderloin
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 1 cup Thai eggplants or zucchini cut into chunks
- 2-3 Kaffir lime leaves (torn)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce, adjust to taste
- 2 tsp palm sugar or white sugar
- 1 cup Basil leaves
- 2 Red chillies, Garnishing
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