Thai Green Curry - Vegetarian

One of the most sought after dishes of Thailand is Thai Green Curry. Supremely aromatic, fresh and with the creaminess of the coconut milk, this is the recipe one first gets introduced to in Thai Cuisine.

Here's how this is made.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of oil

• 2 tablespoons of green curry paste, (check my recipe for homemade curry paste)

• 2 cups of vegetables like broccoli, Thai green eggplants, carrots, oyster or button mushrooms.

• 1/2 cup coconut milk

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/2 cup firm tofu cut into cubes

• 5 kaffir lime leaves , lightly bruised

• 2 red chilies, cut into thick diagonal strips

• 1 tablespoon fish sauce or substitute with Soya Sauce for vegetarian version

• 1 tablespoon sugar or palm sugar

• 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves

Method:

1. Heat the wok over a medium heat and add the oil.

2. Saute the green curry paste until aromatic for roughly about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add the vegetables and stir to combine well with the curry paste.

4. Add the coconut milk and water and bring it to a quick boil.

5. Add the tofu, kaffir lime leaves and red chilies.

6. Lower the heat to simmer, cover the pot and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the curry slightly thickens.

7. Add the fish sauce, palm sugar and basil leaves. Stir to mix well.

8. Turn off the heat and serve with steamed rice.

Thai cuisine is all about balancing the sweet, sour, spicy and salty flavours. That's the secret to best Thai green curry. So make it and enjoy!!!