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Green Curry — traditional dish from Central Thailand, Thailand
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥650kcal
💪34gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑45gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish 🦐 Shellfish

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Green Curry

How to order / say it
Say it แกงเขียวหวาน — [Gang Khiao Wan]
Order I'd like the green curry, please.
Locally ผม/ฉันขอแกงเขียวหวานครับ/ค่ะ
Say locally

A creamy and spicy curry with a vibrant green color, made from green curry paste.

Why try it?

A cornerstone of Thai cuisine, green curry reflects the balance of flavors that Thai food is renowned for. Savoring this dish in Krabi offers a connection to local traditions and the lush, green landscape.

How it tastes

The curry is creamy and aromatic, with a pungent, spicy flavor from the green chili peppers. The coconut milk balances its heat, while herbs like basil and lime leaves provide a refreshing finish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Green curry is believed to have originated in central Thailand in the early 1900s, becoming popular as local chefs experimented with vibrant color and flavors, pushing the dish to international fame in the later 20th century.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g chicken
  • 🥛 400 ml coconut milk
  • 🧂 50 g green curry paste
  • 🥕 200 g thai eggplants
  • 🥕 100 g bamboo shoots
  • 🥣 30 ml fish sauce
  • 🌿 10 g fresh Thai basil

Method

  1. 1 Sauté green curry paste in coconut cream until aromatic.
  2. 2 Add chicken pieces and cook until partially done.
  3. 3 Pour in the rest of the coconut milk, add vegetables, and simmer.
  4. 4 Add fish sauce and basil, then simmer until vegetables are tender.

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