One of the ingredients that makes this curry so good is the addition of unsweetened coconut milk. It’s a good idea to use a well-known top brand such as Chaokoh, Savoy, or Taste of Thai, since some off brands contain sulphur dioxide which will give your sauce a strange and unpleasant taste.
6 Servings
1 to 2 tablespoons yellow curry paste, (I use Mae Ploy brand)
1/2 cup hottest tap water
1/2 teaspoon granular chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, (Madras)
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 13.5 ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed, cleaned and cut into 1/2' chunks
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
2 small potato, halved and thinly sliced (about 1/2 pound)
1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cleaned
Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Mix the curry paste, hottest tap water, chicken bouillon, sugar, curry powder, soy sauce, and half the coconut milk in a MagicBullet or blender; blend until well-mixed and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Add the chicken chunks and stir until they are browned, but not cooked through.
- Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Add the garlic, ginger, onion, and potato slices to the wok and stir-fry until the onions are limp.
- Pour the sauce over, add the remaining coconut milk from the can, and add a can of water.
- Stir over high heat until the mixture is boiling.
- Turn down to a simmer and let cook about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, stirring often to prevent scorching.
- Add the chicken and shrimp.
- Turn up the heat and let the mixture cook until the chicken and shrimp are cooked through.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 Calories from Fat 170
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 54% Protein 25% Carb. 21%
Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 19 g
Saturated Fat 13 g
Cholesterol 99 mg
Sodium 511 mg
Total Carbohydrate 16 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 2 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 15% Calcium 0% Iron 24%