Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 lb

Lean pork

sliced into 2 inch bite-size strips

2 unit

Coconut Milk

4 tbsp

Green curry paste

4 unit

Thai eggplants

quartered

0.5 cup

Peas

3 unit

Kaffir lime leaves

torn in half

0.25 cup

Thai basil leaves

1.5 tbsp

Fish sauce

1.5 tbsp

Palm sugar

1 unit

Kaffir lime

zest and juice

1 tsp

Vegetable oil

1 tbsp

Cilantro

roughly chopped

1 tbsp

Bell peppers

julienne

Step 1
~4 min

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~4 min

Add green curry paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 3
~4 min

Add thick coconut cream and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4
~4 min

Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until thick and oil separates from cream.

Step 5
~4 min

Pour in the remaining coconut milk and bring to a boil.

Step 6
~4 min

Add fish sauce, palm sugar, kaffir lime zest/juice, and raw pork.

Step 7
~4 min

Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes, or until pork is partially cooked.

Step 8
~4 min

Add Thai eggplants, peas, and kaffir lime leaves.

Step 9
~4 min

Cook for another 5 minutes, or until eggplants are tender and pork is cooked through.

Step 10
~4 min

If curry is too thick, add a few tablespoons of water to reach desired consistency.

Step 11
~4 min

Stir in Thai basil and cook for 1 minute, until wilted.

Step 12
~4 min

Garnish with cilantro and bell peppers before serving over rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust spice level by adding more or less green curry paste.

For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.

Add other vegetables like bamboo shoots or mushrooms.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Curry can be made a day in advance and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with jasmine rice

Serve with brown rice

Serve with quinoa

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Thai spring rolls
Mango sticky rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Thailand

Cultural Significance

Popular Thai dish often served during family meals and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thai New Year (Songkran)
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

78/100

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