Very easy to make the Thai basil red curry.
Great with rice and maybe prawn crackers. But the Ketjap Manis will make this simply the best Thai basil red curry
Step by step recipe and video.
2 Items that make a difference for a Thai basil red curry.
Item 1 – Fresh Thai basil.
Sounds obvious but it’s the Thai basil that adds the real flavour to this recipe.
However, (like for most meals) you will notice a real difference in flavour if you use your own homegrown fresh basil.
It’s very easy to grow – the one pictured on the right was grown from seed. Or you can always simply buy a plug plant.
For more details have a look at how to grow Thai basil
Item 2 – Ketjap Manis
This sweet Indonesian soy sauce will make a real difference to this recipe.
It does have a unique flavour, but if you can’t get it then the nearest equivalent would be to use regular soy sauce with a bit of sugar.
However do try to use authentic ketjap manis – not only is it great for this recipe but also for items like Nasi Goring, Bami, etc.
(Available in some supermarkets or Amazon
Thai basil red curry
Equipment
- 1 Wok
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Knife and chopping board
Ingredients
- 330 g Chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Thai basil leaves chopped
- 1 red pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tsp Fish sauce
- 1 tsp Ketjap manis (or soy sauce)
- 1 tsp Brown sugar
- 400 ml Coconut milk
- 2 tbsp Red curry paste
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients
- Remove the leaves from the Thai basil and chop into small bits. Cut the red pepper into small bits and squeeze the garlic. Cut the chicken into bits or slices.
- Combine the fish sauce and Ketjap manis (or soy sauce) in a bowl and then add the pepper and garlic. Mix well.
Prepare the curry
- Heat the wok (or frying pan) and add olive oil. Then add the chicken pieces and fry until golden (about 3 to 5 minutes)
- Add the items from the bowl (fish sauce, peppers, etc.) to the chicken and fry for another minute, stirring well. Finally add the chopped Thai basil.
- Then add the red curry paste and coconut milk. Add the brown sugar. Simmer on low heat for another 3 to 5 minutes. Until it’s nice and gooey. (thick and runny)
Video
Nutrition
How to serve Thai basil red curry
Great with rice, pilau rice or noodles.
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