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Simple Red Curry

Simple Red Curry that Will Brighten Your Weeknight Dinner

This Simple Red Curry offers a delightful way to savor authentic flavors in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 2 tbsp vegetable or coconut oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 lb chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup carrots peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves ideally Thai basil
  • lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Simple Red Curry
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and kosher salt, and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and Thai red curry paste. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in coconut milk and add brown sugar. Stir continuously until combined and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add chicken thighs, red bell pepper, zucchini, and carrots. Stir to coat chicken with curry sauce.
  5. Increase heat to simmer, then reduce and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust the heat level according to your preference by modifying the amount of Thai red curry paste used.

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