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