Fried Rice with Green Curry Recipe

Fried Rice with Green Curry

Ordinary Chinese style fried rice will never be quite good enough for you after you try some of our Thai fried rices. This green curry fried rice has all the flavor of a rich and creamy green chicken curry soup, but served up with the rice already in it for a delicious plate lunch or side dish. The aroma of Thai sweet basil, the flavor from fresh green pepper corns, and the crunchy goodness of pea eggplants combine to make this a dish that is sure to be among your new favorites. Try Worawut's recipe. It's easy to do at home and we know that you'll love it.

Yield: 2 - 4 servings
Prep time: 20 Minutes
Cooking time: 10 Minutes
Ready in: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:
  • 4 Cups Thai Jasmine Rice
  • 1 large Chicken Thigh
  • 2 Cups Coconut Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Thai Green Curry Paste
  • 1/2 Cup Pea Eggplants
  • 1 - 2 Cups Thai Sweet Basil
  • 1 Thai Long Chili
  • 6 Kaffir Lime leaves
  • 1 or 2 bunches Fresh Green Peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons Coconut Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce

Basic Directions:

1) Earlier in the day, make some white rice so it has time to cool.

2) Remove the bone and skin from a large chicken thigh and cut the meat into 1/2 inch cubes.

3) Add half of the coconut milk to a cold wok or frying pan. When it starts to get hot, add the green curry paste and stir it in well. Cook until oils are separated.

4) Add the chicken, stir it into the curry and fry until it is fully cooked.

5) Add the coconut sugar and stir it in until it melts in completely, then add the second half of the coconut milk. Stir in well and let the mixture start to bubble again.

6) Add green peppercorn, kaffir lime leaves, pea eggplants and stir it all well. Let it get hot and cook, slowly bubbling, for about 5 minutes.

7) Turn the heat on as high, then add the rice. Stir it in well and keep flipping it from the bottom. Let it fry and start to get browned a little in some places. Serve hot.

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