Thai Green Curry with Chicken and Bamboo Shoots

A flavorful and aromatic Thai green curry, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£3.25/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Indian•Thai

Main Ingredient:

Chicken

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy

Ingredients

Servings

1lbChicken Breast(Cut into bite-sized pieces)

£5.50

2tbspGreen Curry Paste(Adjust to taste for desired spiciness)

£0.75

13.5ozCoconut Milk(Full-fat recommended for richer flavor)

£1.50

8ozBamboo Shoots(Canned, sliced)

£1.00

1cupThai Eggplant(Quartered)

£1.20

1mediumBell Pepper(Sliced (red or green))

£0.80

1tbspFish Sauce(Optional, for added umami flavor)

£0.20

1tspSugar(Palm sugar is traditional, but granulated sugar works fine)

£0.01

1tbspLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.25

0.3cupFresh Basil(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.75

2cupsRice(Cooked, for serving)

£1.00

1tbspVegetable Oil

£0.05

Total Cost

£13.01

£3.25 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or wok over medium heat.
2.
Add the green curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
3.
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
4.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
5.
Add the bamboo shoots, Thai eggplant, and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
6.
Stir in the fish sauce (if using), sugar, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
7.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil.
8.
Serve hot over cooked rice.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

40g

15% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

45g

90% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

800 mg

35% of RDA

Saturated Fat

25 g

125% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier curry, add more green curry paste or a pinch of dried chili flakes.

Other vegetables like zucchini, green beans, or broccoli can be added to the curry.

You can substitute chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef.

Garnish with a dollop of coconut cream or a sprinkle of chopped peanuts for extra richness and texture.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or wok

Cutting board

Knife

Wine Pairings

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