Basil Lemongrass Curry Recipe By Tasty Food

BASIL LEMONGRASS COCONUT CURRY

Steps:

• Add chopped lemongrass, basil, 1 shallot, garlic, ginger, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and brown sugar to a food processor. Blend until a paste forms. You will need to continuously scrap down the sides of the bowl. Add 1 Tbs of water if needed to help everything combine together.
• Dice the remaining shallots and set aside.
• Over Medium heat, melt the coconut oil in a large pan (big enough to hold 2 cans of coconut milk). Once the oil is hot and melted, add the basil lemongrass curry paste in. Let the curry paste bloom for 1 minute. Then add in the remaining chopped shallots and sauté until softened. Roughly 2 minutes. I do this because I like to give my curries some texture, but if you prefer it to be smoother you can omit the shallot.
• Pour in both cans of coconut milk and stir until combined. Cover and let curry reduce over medium heat for 20 minutes. Stir every so often and taste to see how much salt and red pepper flakes need to be added.
• While the curry simmers, prepare any and all of the proteins and vegetables you will be adding. I added shrimp, bell peppers, green onion, and sprouts.
• Once the coconut curry has reduced and become thicker, begin assembling your dish. Pour the curry over a bed of rice, and top with any proteins and vegetables. Serve and enjoy!

BASIL LEMONGRASS CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add chopped lemongrass, basil, 1 shallot, garlic, ginger, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and brown sugar to a food processor. Blend until a paste forms. (If difficult to combine, add 1 tbsp water to the mix and blend again).
• Dice the remaining shallots and set aside.
• Over medium heat, melt coconut oil in a large pan (big enough to hold 2 cans of coconut milk). Once the oil is hot and melted, add the basil lemongrass curry paste in. Let the curry paste bloom for 1 minute. Then add in the remaining chopped shallots and sauté until softened (2 minutes, approximately).
• Pour in both cans of coconut milk and stir until combined. Cover and let curry reduce over medium heat for 20 minutes. Stir every so often. Season with salt and pepper.
• While the curry simmers, prepare the meat and vegetables you will be using as desired.
• Once the coconut curry has reduced and become thicker, begin assembling your dish. Pour the curry over a bed of rice, and top with any proteins and vegetables.
• Serve and enjoy!

THAI GREEN CURRY WITH CHICKEN BY CHEF FERN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut the tops and bottoms off the eggplant and cut into quarters.
• Thinly slice the chicken breast crosswise. Set aside.
• Prepare the green curry paste. In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the cumin seeds and coriander seeds until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a pestle or bowl.
• Add the salt and pound with a mortar until the spices are broken up. Continue pounding as you add the white peppercorns, lemongrass, kaffir lime peel, galangal, garlic, Thai green chilis, cilantro stems, Thai basil, kaffir leaves, shallots, and shrimp paste, until a coarse paste forms.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons of green curry paste, and 3 tablespoons of basil oil (if using).
• Add a splash of the coconut milk, stirring until it forms a paste.
• Add the sliced chicken breast, the rest of the coconut milk, and the eggplant.
• Season with the fish sauce and sugar. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in the bamboo shoots, kaffir leaves, and red bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until bell peppers have slightly softened.
• Add the Thai basil. Remove the curry from the heat and serve with white rice.
• Enjoy!

LEMONGRASS SEAFOOD CURRY

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
• Add garlic and lemongrass pieces until fragrant and golden.
• Add red bell pepper strips and sauté for about 30 seconds - 1 minute, just until slightly tender.
• Add the can of bamboo shoots and 1-4 tbsp curry paste, (depending on how hot you like it), as well as the fish sauce.
• Mix around in pan to coat everything evenly with paste.
• Shake can of coconut milk well, open, and slowly add it to the pan.
• Bring liquid to a simmer for about 4-5 minutes, to let the lemongrass release its flavor.
• Next, add 1-½ lbs of the seafood of your choice.
• Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes or until seafood is cooked through.
• If you can, try and remove the lemongrass pieces before serving, they are a bit woody.
• Before serving, toss with shredded basil and chopped cilantro.
• Serve in bowls over basmati rice.

THAI LEMONGRASS AND BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Boil the beans in water until crisp cooked. Drain and place in ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.
• Heat peanut oil in a heavy non-stick skillet or wok until very hot. Add the chicken, onion and garlic. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until chicken begins to cook through. Add the lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar substitute, coriander, and turmeric. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Add the beans, broth, and oyster sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through. Season with pepper.
• To serve, mold the rice using a 1/2 cup (small gratin cups and place the chicken around the rice. Garnish with basil. Serve immediately.

VIETNAMESE LEMON GRASS CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the lemon grass, cooking until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Place the chicken into the skillet. Cook and stir the chicken until no longer pink in the center and the skin is browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the water, fish sauce, and curry powder. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the curry sauce in a small bowl, until smooth. Stir cornstarch mixture into the skillet and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro before serving.