Authentic Thai Green Curry

Ingredients

• Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
• Fresh basil leaves (1 cup, torn)
• Lime juice (2 tablespoons)
• Sugar (1 teaspoon)
• Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Protein of choice (chicken, tofu, shrimp, etc.) (1 pound, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces)
• Broccoli florets (1 cup)
• Carrots (1 cup, sliced)
• Bell peppers (1 cup, sliced (red and green))
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, minced)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 medium, sliced)
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Coconut milk (1 can (13.5 oz))
• Green curry paste (2-3 tablespoons, depending on spice preference)

Instructions

1. In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant and the onion turns translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Stir in the green curry paste and cook for another minute, ensuring that it becomes aromatic.
4. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5. Add the sliced bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp but still vibrant.
6. Gently stir in the cooked protein of your choice until heated through.
7. Add the fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice, stirring well to combine all the flavors.
8. Remove from heat and fold in the torn basil leaves for a fresh, aromatic finish.
9. Serve the Thai green curry over cooked rice or noodles, garnishing with additional basil if desired.
10. Enjoy the rich flavors of this traditional Thai dish!