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09 October 2025

Authentic Thai Green Curry — Fragrant, Creamy & Bold

Derek Chen adapted by JojoM

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Classic Thai green curry made with coconut milk, chicken, bamboo shoots, and Thai eggplants — fragrant, creamy, and packed with authentic flavor in under 30 minutes.

🌿 Authentic Thai Green Curry — Fragrant, Creamy & Bold

Few dishes capture the soul of Thai cuisine quite like Green Curry (Gaeng Keow Wan) 🇹🇭. With its creamy coconut base, aromatic herbs, and perfect balance of spice and sweetness, this curry is a staple across Thailand — comforting yet bold in every spoonful. 🍛

This version stays true to its roots: juicy chicken thigh pieces simmered in coconut milk with Thai green curry paste, bamboo shoots, and fresh basil, ready in under 30 minutes. It’s the ultimate cozy meal that brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen.

🥥 The Essence of Thai Green Curry

Authentic Thai green curry relies on a fragrant paste made from green chilies, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime peel, and shrimp paste. When sautéed in coconut milk, the aroma blooms and sets the base for a deeply flavorful sauce.

Pair that with boneless chicken thighs, bamboo shoots, and Thai eggplants for a silky texture and satisfying bite. The finishing touch? Fresh Thai basil leaves and a drizzle of coconut milk — creating layers of flavor that are both rich and refreshing.

🔥 Cooking Tips for Perfect Texture

  • Don’t rush the paste — fry it until oil starts to separate. That’s when the flavors truly bloom.
  • Use full-fat coconut milk for that signature velvety consistency.
  • Simmer gently — boiling can cause the coconut milk to split.
  • Balance is key: adjust sweetness with palm sugar and saltiness with fish sauce to taste.

🍚 Serving Suggestions

Serve your Thai green curry piping hot over steamed jasmine rice or even rice noodles for a lighter twist. Garnish with extra basil, chili slices, and a splash of coconut cream for that picture-perfect finish. 🌶️🌿

🕒 Ready in Just 30 Minutes

Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a weekend comfort meal, this curry offers a beautiful balance of speed and authenticity — minimal prep, maximum payoff.

Each spoonful delivers the creamy heat and herbal perfume that defines Thai cuisine. Once you make it fresh, you’ll never go back to jarred sauces again!

Source: Derek Chen on TikTok
Adapted by: JojoM ✨

Authentic Thai Green Curry — Fragrant, Creamy & Bold

Derek Chen adapted by JojoM

Classic Thai green curry made with coconut milk, chicken, bamboo shoots, and Thai eggplants — fragrant, creamy, and packed with authentic flavor in under 30 minutes.

Authentic Thai Green Curry — Fragrant, Creamy & Bold image
thai green curry
green curry chicken
coconut milk curry
thai basil curry
easy thai recipes
authentic thai curry
creamy curry
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4

Chef's Tips

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest flavor and texture.

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

  • Add green peppercorns for extra authentic Thai aroma.

  • Serve with steamed jasmine or coconut rice for the best pairing.

Tools Used

Wooden Spoon

Cutting Board

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Ingredients

USMetric

Curry Base

Vegetables & Garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Curry Base

  1. 1

    Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add a splash of coconut milk and stir in the green curry paste.

  2. 2

    Sauté until fragrant and oil begins to separate from the paste.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken pieces and stir until lightly coated with the curry mixture.

Simmer the Curry

  1. 1

    Pour in the remaining coconut milk and chicken broth.

  2. 2

    Add palm sugar, fish sauce, and kaffir lime leaves.

  3. 3

    Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Add Vegetables and Finish

  1. 1

    Stir in bamboo shoots and Thai eggplants. Simmer until vegetables are tender.

  2. 2

    Add red chilies and Thai basil leaves just before turning off the heat.

  3. 3

    Taste and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or sugar as needed.

  4. 4

    Serve hot with jasmine rice.

Comments & Reviews

  • michelle

    9/2/2025

    Thank you for not adding random veggies like they do at restaurants lol

  • Heady Hecate

    9/3/2025

    I prefer mine less watery

  • HexClad

    9/2/2025

    Need to make this 🔥

  • ma.thitiya

    9/4/2025

    Wow, kudos to the chef for not butchering the dish 👏👏👏

  • mexiketo_cooks

    9/7/2025

    I have some leftover coconut milk. I’m making this for my hangover!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)

Calories 420
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g36%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 820mg36%
Total Carbohydrates 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Sugars 8g
Protein 32g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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