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End of Summer Thai Curry

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  • 1-2 cups jasmine white rice or short grain brown rice
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp Thai curry paste*
  • 1 bunch scallions, green and white/light green parts thinly sliced and separated
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 4 cups thinly sliced or chopped seasonal veggies (eggplant, tomato, zucchini, green beans, bell pepper, etc…)**
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, fat trimmed off, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 4 lime wedges
  • Fresh basil or cilantro (optional)
  • *You could also use 2 tbsp curry powder for more of an Indian flavor profile. If doing this, increase the oil to 1 tablespoon and cook in the oil for just 30 seconds.
  • **Use any seasonal veggies here, you should have a total of about 4 cups worth of chopped or sliced veggies. Be sure to cut them bite-sized so they cook at an even rate. If using veggies like green beans or asparagus, add them during the last 3-4 minutes of simmering.

Items you can prep ahead (optional)

  • Prep 4 cups veggies
  • Thinly slice 1 bunch scallions, separate white/light green parts from dark green
  • Grate 1 tbsp ginger
  • Cook 1 cup jasmine white or short grain brown rice
  • Cut 1 lb chicken breast into bite-sized cubes
  • Make the curry

Instructions

  • Cook your rice (see instructions).
  • In a large pot over medium heat, add the oil and curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring often (to toast the spices). Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the white and light green parts of the scallions and ginger and cook until softened, about 2 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning. Stir in the veggies and salt and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in the coconut milk, water, chicken, fish sauce and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, or until veggies are tender and chicken is cooked through, stirring halfway through. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Taste and add more salt or lime, if needed.
  • Serve over rice and top with green parts of the scallions, lime wedge and other herbs, if using.

Notes

Substitutions:

  • To make vegetarian/vegan, use tofu in place of the chicken and substitute the fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari.
  • Use curry powder in place of curry paste (see recipe note)
  • Use onion in place of white parts of scallions (and use any green herb on top in place of green parts of scallions)
  • Any vegetable can be used (see recipe note)

Storage:

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer:
    • Curry: up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer
    • Rice: up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer

Leftovers + Repurposing:

  • Heat up your leftover curry in the microwave or in a pot on the stove until warmed through. Warm up your rice as well.
  • Top with lots of fresh herbs and squeeze of lime.