Authentic Thai Green Curry

Ingredients

• Cooked jasmine rice (4 cups)
• Thai basil leaves (1/2 cup, loosely packed)
• Kaffir lime leaves (4, torn into pieces)
• Sugar (1 tablespoon)
• Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots) (2 cups, chopped)
• Chicken (boneless, skinless, or tofu) (1 pound, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• Coconut milk (2 cans (13.5 oz each))
• Green curry paste (3 tablespoons)
• Oil (for cooking) (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. In a large pan or wok, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Add the green curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant.
3. Introduce the chicken or tofu to the pan, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the chopped vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
5. Pour in the coconut milk, stirring well to combine everything.
6. Add the fish sauce, sugar, and torn kaffir lime leaves. Stir to incorporate the flavors.
7. Reduce the heat and let the curry simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to cook through.
8. Just before serving, stir in the Thai basil leaves for a burst of freshness.
9. Serve the green curry over the cooked jasmine rice and enjoy!