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Creamy Thai Green Curry with Asparagus and Basil

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A quick and easy creamy Thai green curry featuring tender asparagus and fresh basil, balanced with spicy green curry paste and rich coconut milk. Perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons green curry paste (Mae Ploy preferred)
  • 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb / 450 g), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, loosely packed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option)
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Optional protein: firm tofu cubes or cooked chicken slices
  • Jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: wash and trim asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces; mince garlic; grate ginger; pick basil leaves off stems.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan or deep skillet.
  3. Add green curry paste and stir constantly for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine with curry paste. Simmer gently for 3 minutes until slightly thickened and light green.
  5. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 2 more minutes to mellow flavors.
  6. Add asparagus pieces, stir to coat, and simmer uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  7. Stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Just before serving, stir in fresh Thai basil leaves to wilt slightly.
  9. If using, fold in cooked chicken slices or tofu cubes at the same time as asparagus to warm through.
  10. Serve immediately over steaming jasmine rice, garnished with extra basil if desired.

Notes

Toast the green curry paste gently in oil to unlock flavors without burning. Cook asparagus until tender-crisp to avoid sogginess. Add fresh basil at the end to preserve its bright flavor. If curry thickens too much, add water or coconut milk to loosen. Adjust spice level by varying curry paste amount. Serve with jasmine rice for best pairing.

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Keywords: Thai green curry, asparagus curry, creamy curry, Thai basil, coconut milk curry, quick Thai recipe, vegetarian Thai curry, weeknight dinner

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