Gaeng Khiao Wan Kai (Green Chicken Curry) - 2
1 chicken breast
2 chicken thighs
1/2 cup coconut cream
1/4 cup green curry paste
3 cup coconut milk
1 1/2 cup snow peas
2 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon palm or brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon coriander leaves
1/2 cup basil leaves
3 red chiles
1. Bone and skin the chicken breast and thighs, you should have about 1 lb. of meat. Cut the
meat into large, bite sized pieces, and set aside.
2. In a medium, heavy bottomed saucepan, warm the coconut cream over a medium heat until it
boils gently. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle boil and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring
occasionally. The coconut cream will become fragrant as it thickens. When you see tiny pools of oil
glistening on the surface add the curry paste and stir to dissolve it into the coconut cream.
Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, until the curry paste has a pleasing aroma.
3. Add the chicken pieces and stir fry for 1-2 minutes to coat them evenly with the paste.
Cook for about 2 minutes. Increase the heat and add the coconut milk, eggplant, fish sauce, sugar
and salt and stir well. Stir in the coriander, adjust the heat to maintain a gentle active boil and
cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasoning with a little more
fish sauce, sugar, or curry paste.
4. When the chicken is done, and the snow peas are just tender, remove from the heat and
transfer to a serving bowl. Scatter basil leaves, chopped chilies and some coriander on the top.
Serve. Preparation in advance: Prepare it up to the point where you add the coriander, except *DO
NOT* add the snow peas. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. To
serve bring the curry back to a gentle boil over a medium heat. Add the eggplant and carry on with
the normal instructions from there.
Yield: 4
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