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How to Make Thai Curry

By Food & Wine Updated September 19, 2016
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How to Make Thai Curry: Serve
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A hit of Asian fish sauce adds a sweet-salty bite to this fragrant and spicy Thai green curry.
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The Mission: DIY Thai Curry

How to Make Thai Curry: Serve
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Forget take-out! Make your own homemade Thai curry with these simple steps.

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How to Make Thai Curry: Prepare all Curry paste Ingredients
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Prepare all of the ingredients for the curry paste.

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How to Make Thai Curry: Make Paste
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Combine all of the curry paste ingredients in a food processor and pulse to a paste.

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How to Make Thai Curry: Brown Chicken
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In a large, heavy casserole, heat the peanut oil. Add half of the chicken and cook over high heat until browned all over. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken.

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How to Make Thai Curry: Add Mushrooms
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Add the mushrooms to the casserole.

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How to Make Thai Curry: Brown Mushrooms
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Cook over moderately high heat until softened and just beginning to brown.

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How to Make Thai Curry: Mix Sauce Ingredients
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Add the coconut milk, stock, lime leaves, peppercorns, 2 tablespoons of the fish sauce, 1/2 cup of the cilantro, 1/4 cup of the basil and a heaping 1/4 cup of the curry paste.

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How to Make Thai Curry: Bring to Boil
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Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the casserole.

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How to Make Thai Curry: Add Curry Paste
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Add 1 tablespoon of the curry paste and simmer for 5 minutes.

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How to Make Thai Curry: Add Fish Sauce and Cilantro
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Just before serving, add the remaining fish sauce, cilantro and basil.

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How to Make Thai Curry: Serve
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Serve the chicken curry in deep bowls, with rice and lime wedges.

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