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aromatic thai red curry

Thai Red Curry With Egglant

This fragrant and creamy Thai red curry combines tender eggplant and succulent chicken in a rich coconut milk base. Infused with aromatic red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, and a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, this restaurant-quality dish brings the authentic taste of Thailand straight to your kitchen.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: Curry, Eggplant
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 19 minutes
Total Time: 34 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 385kcal

Equipment

Chopping Board
Chef's Knife
Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Thai eggplants halved
  • 1 cup chicken sliced
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 red chili
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 tbsp palm sugar
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce

Instructions

  • Soak eggplant in salt water for 10 minutes to remove bitterness, then drain and pat dry.
  • Heat half the coconut milk in a large pan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
  • Add red curry paste to the heated coconut milk and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add sliced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken begins to turn white.
  • Pour in remaining coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add eggplant, red chili, and kaffir lime leaves to the pan.
  • Season with palm sugar and fish sauce, stirring to combine.
  • Simmer for 10-15 minutes until eggplant is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.

Notes

Adjust the amount of red chili according to your preferred spice level - start with less and add more to taste
If Thai eggplants are unavailable, substitute with Japanese or Chinese eggplants cut into similar-sized pieces
Palm sugar can be replaced with brown sugar or coconut sugar for similar sweetness
For vegetarian version, omit chicken and fish sauce, substitute with soy sauce or vegetarian fish sauce
Curry tastes even better the next day as flavors develop - store refrigerated for up to 3 days
For richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk and avoid shaking the can before opening
Fresh basil leaves make an excellent garnish for added aroma and color

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g