March 21, 2012

Chiang Mai Curry















Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 15-20 mins
Serves: 4-6

INGREDIENTS:
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
2 tbsp red curry paste
3/4lb boneless chicken, cut in bite-size chunks
2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 tsp ground turmeric or curry powder
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1/3 cup coarsely chopped shallots
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

DIRECTIONS:
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and then add the garlic.  Toss well and add the red curry paste, mashing and stirring to soften it in the oil, about 1 minute.  Add the chicken and cook 1 to 2 minutes, tossing now and then to brown it evenly and mix it with the curry paste.  Add the coconut milk, chicken broth, turmeric, soy sauce, sugar and salt and stir well.  

Bring to a gentle boil and adjust heat to maintain a lively simmer.  Cook about 10 minutes, until meat is cooked through.  Stir in lime juice. Serve warm with rice or Chinese-style egg noodles.