Thai Coconut Curry

Name: Thai Coconut Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped lemon grass; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 cup light coconut milk; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on; 0.25 cup diced red bell pepper; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sweet red chili sauce, or to taste; 1 pinch white sugar; 2 cups warm cooked rice

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This coconut curry is the result of several attempts to replicate my favorite Thai diner's curry. It makes for a colorful presentation and looks like you worked a lot longer and harder than you did! Serve over sticky white rice.

Recipe by Suzy

Published on December 23, 2006

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped lemon grass
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup light coconut milk
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sweet red chili sauce, or to taste
1 pinch white sugar
2 cups warm cooked rice

Directions

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Saute lemon grass, ginger, and garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add coconut milk and bring to a boil. Keep at a steady boil until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
Add shrimp, bell pepper, 1/2 of the cilantro, green onion, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, chili sauce, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve curry over warm rice and garnish with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

296	Calories
10g	Fat
28g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 296
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 173mg	58%
Sodium 389mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 19mg	95%
Calcium 57mg	4%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 294mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.