Red curry chicken "Kaeng phed kai", the easy recipe

Here is a recipe for red curry chicken, a popular Thai dish that is easy to make but reserved for those who like spicy food, " Kaeng phed kai "means " kaeng "curry," phed "or spicy 'phette' and kai "chicken.

So if you don't like or can't eat spicy food, it's best to skip it and remember the words " may pette " not spicy, words that you can use in your travel to Thailand.

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Red curry chicken, the easy recipe

The famous recipe for Red Curry Chicken, beware, this is a spicy dish for thrill seekers only!

Of course you can also replace the chicken with tofu, shrimp or pork.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Main course

Cuisine: Thai: whole country

Keyword: Curry, Red curry, Chicken

Servings: 4

Calories:

Ingredients

Ingredients for the red curry chicken

• 4 chicken breasts sliced
• 1 onion
• 1 bunch of green onions
• 1 pod garlic
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste Asian shop or here
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 250 ml coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• A few chopped coriander leaves
• 1 handle cashew nut
• A few basil leaves

Instructions

Preparation of the red curry chicken

• Chop the onion, green onions and garlic and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a wok and add the curry paste.
• Fry the garlic, onion, green onions, chicken, salt and mix well.
• Stir in the coconut milk, sugar and coriander as you go.
• Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes over low heat, stirring until the meat is cooked.
• To finish, garnish with cashew nuts and basil.
• Serve with rice.

Notes

And that's it, bon appétit!

Video recipe for red curry chicken

Here is another way to prepare a red curry:

See also :

Massaman curry: the recipe for one of the best Thai curries

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