Thai Green Curry with Fried Tofu Puffs.
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Fresh ginger, lemongrass, garlic and curry paste are infused into creamy coconut milk to create a Thai green curry that is bursting with flavour.
Paired with fried tofu puffs that really soak up the flavours of the curry sauce, this dish is always a winner!
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 20mins
Total Time: 30mins
Ingredients
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1cm Piece Fresh Ginger, grated
1 Stalk Lemongrass, white part only, chopped
2 tbsp Green Curry Paste
200g Fried Tofu Puffs
250mL Chicken Stock (vegetable stock works too)
400ml Full-Fat Coconut Milk
1 tbsp Palm Sugar (or brown sugar)
1 tbsp Fish Sauce
2 Kaffir Lime Leaves, crushed
100g Snow Peas
5 Thai Eggplants, quartered
½ Lime, juiced
For Serving:
Fresh Coriander, chopped
Fried Shallots
Instructions
1. Heat the Aromatics: Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped lemongrass. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant and slightly softened.
2. Stir in the green curry paste and cook for an additional minute, allowing the flavors to develop.
3. Build the Curry Base: Add the chicken stock and coconut milk to the pan. Stir to combine everything with the curry paste.
4. Simmer and Infuse: Add the fish sauce, palm sugar (or brown sugar), and crushed kaffir lime leaves. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
5. Add the chopped Thai eggplants and tofu puffs to the simmering curry. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the eggplants are tender-crisp.
6. The Finishing Touch: Throw in the snow peas and cook for just 1 minute to retain their vibrant color and crispness. Finally, stir in the lime juice to add a touch of brightness.
7. Serve: Plate up over jasmine rice. Garnish with fresh coriander and fried shallots.
Enjoy!
Tip
Adjust the amount of green curry paste to suit your spice preference.