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Thai · PANTRYHOP RECIPE

Gaeng Kari Gai (Thai Yellow Chicken Curry)

40 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore

A common Thai curry influenced by regional and Indian-style spice blends.

Ingredients

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  • 600 g chicken thigh, cut into pieces
  • 3 tbsp yellow curry paste
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 large potato, cubed
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 4 cups jasmine rice, cooked

Let’s make it

  1. Heat oil in a pot and stir-fry the curry paste for 1 minute.
  2. Add chicken and turn to coat, then pour in coconut milk and water.
  3. Add potato, onion, carrot, fish sauce, and sugar; simmer 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
  4. Serve with rice.

This curry is usually mild; add chilies only at the table if adults want heat.

Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.

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