Travel via cuisine: Thai Green Chicken Curry

During the late summer fresh sweet bell peppers and basil from the garden or farmers market will increase the enjoyment of this mealPrepare red pepper, shallot and lime wedges before starting the jasmine rice. Lahu hill tribe members having a family dinner.In Maerim, Thailand rice is the mainstay of the diet.  Vegetables and herbs are added as available.Eating by candlelight is a necessity as this family has no electricity.1 red bell pepper3/4 cup sliced shallot (5 whole shallots)1- 2 large limes for juice and garnish1/4 cup chopped basil and whole leaves for garnish1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk1 3/4 teaspoons Thai green curry pasteVegetable oil2 teaspoons fish sauce or Worcestershire sauce is a good substitute1 pound chicken breasts cut into stripsMany grocery stores sell "stir-fry ready" chicken pieces which will cost more per pound, but will make the process faster if desired.Bring chicken to room temperature while preparing the vegetables and rice.View the list »
Travel via cuisine: Thai Green Chicken Curry, a quick and easy recipe that will transport you to the tropical local of its origin.

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This recipe is exotic, but also quick and easy to prepare. The inspiration for this dish came from Bon Appetit.com.

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It can be made any time of year, but imagine how exceptional and fragrant it would be with red peppers and basil fresh from the garden.

The balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors in Thai cooking blend together with finesse and elegance making it a favorite of this examiner.

Thailand is located in Southeast Asia and approximately the size of California.

It has lush tropical as well as hilly and mountainous areas.

Jasmine rice which is featured in this recipe is the largest agricultural crop in Thailand.

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Oolong tea, which is a variety many people enjoy, is grown here and is harvested every 45 days.

Please see the list of steps, photographs and instructions to make Thai Green Chicken Curry.

To experience Thai cuisine locally, check out this list on Urbanspoon.com.

Honey Thai Restaurant located in Williston is highly recommended on TripAdvisor.com for having an authentic and satisfying menu.

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  • 1 red bell pepper3/4 cup sliced shallot (5 whole shallots)1- 2 large limes for juice and garnish1/4 cup chopped basil and whole leaves for garnish1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk1 3/4 teaspoons Thai green curry pasteVegetable oil2 teaspoons fish sauce or Worcestershire sauce is a good substitute1 pound chicken breasts cut into stripsMany grocery stores sell "stir-fry ready" chicken pieces which will cost more per pound, but will make the process faster if desired.Bring chicken to room temperature while preparing the vegetables and rice.
  • Lahu hill tribe members having a family dinner.In Maerim, Thailand rice is the mainstay of the diet.  Vegetables and herbs are added as available.Eating by candlelight is a necessity as this family has no electricity.
  • During the late summer fresh sweet bell peppers and basil from the garden or farmers market will increase the enjoyment of this mealPrepare red pepper, shallot and lime wedges before starting the jasmine rice. 
  • It is very easy to make Carolina Jasmine rice.For 3 cups of rice, put 1 cup dry rice in a bowl with 1 1/2 cups water.  Cover with wax paper and microwave on high for 5 minutes.Reduce setting to 50% and microwave for 10 more minutes.  Let rest for 5 minutes. 
  • While the rice is cooking, add the sliced shallots into a small amount vegetable oil in a medium pan.Let shallots sweat and combine with Thai green curry paste.  This will come together pretty quickly, two minutes at the most.
  • Add one 14-ounce can of unsweetened coconut milk to the pan.Then fish sauce, or in this examiner's case Worcestershire Sauce which contains anchovies.  Stir together with shallots and curry paste.  Bring liquid to boil. Once the liquid has come to a boil, add red pepper and chicken strips.  Cook till chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes for thins strips or large bite size pieces.
  • Add red pepper and chicken strips to the curry broth.Shrimp or a white fish would make a nice alternative to chicken in this dish.Try this recipe for Thai Fish Curry from Bon Appetit and Epicurious.com
  • Squeeze in lime juice with chopped basil.Add salt and black pepper to taste.  This examiner added more Worcestershire Sauce.  It's best to go light on the seasoning, especially if trying something new.  More can always be added, but it's difficult to remove or dilute. 
  • When ready to use the cooked rice, remove the plastic wrap or wax paper.Fluff with a fork and put into individual bowls. Serve Green Thai Chicken Curry on top of a bed of Jasmine rice.If not familiar with Jasmine rice, it's great with Asian dishes as well as any other meal typically served with rice.
  • Garnish with lime and basil.Enjoy Thai Green Curry Chicken any night of the week.It is quick and easy.  Slicing the herbs and vegetables is all that needs to be done before pulling this meal together.It also is delightful as a soup by leaving out the jasmine rice.
  • This worker has donned a traditional costume while harvesting Oolong tea leaves.  In present day Thailand, wearing this attire is for the edification of visitors and tour groups at the annual festival.
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