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Nutritional Values

🔥380kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾26gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Southern-Style Chicken Curry

How to order / say it
Say it แกงส้มไก่ — [gaeng SOM gai]
Order I'd like the Southern-Style Chicken Curry, please.
Locally ขอแกงส้มไก่ครับ/ค่ะ
Say locally

A spicy, sour curry with chicken and vegetables.

Why try it?

Gaeng Som Gai encapsulates the pungent and spicy profile of Southern Thai cuisine. It's a dish that thrives on fresh, local ingredients, making it a must for anyone exploring the authentic flavors of Krabi.

How it tastes

This curry is noted for its tart and spicy flavor with a soup-like consistency. It's well-balanced by the tender chicken pieces and fresh vegetables.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Gaeng som originated several centuries ago in the Southern region of Thailand. It's traditionally made with fish but adapted over time to include chicken, becoming a staple in local households for its simplicity and bold taste.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g chicken
  • 🧂 50 g gaeng som paste
  • 🧄 50 g shallots
  • 🍋 30 ml tamarind juice
  • 🍯 10 g palm sugar
  • 🥕 100 g green beans
  • 🥕 100 g carrots

Method

  1. 1 Boil water and add gaeng som paste and shallots.
  2. 2 Introduce chicken pieces and simmer until half-cooked.
  3. 3 Add tamarind juice, palm sugar, green beans, and carrots.
  4. 4 Simmer until vegetables and chicken are tender, and flavors meld.

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