Thai Green Curry
Aromatic coconut curry for you — mild coconut chicken with rice for them
Adult Version
Fragrant Thai green curry with tender chicken, bamboo shoots, Thai basil, and fresh chilies in a rich coconut milk broth, served over jasmine rice.
Kid Version
Mild coconut-flavored chicken pieces with steamed rice and separate steamed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, baby corn) in a divided plate.
Instructions
Cook jasmine rice according to package directions. Steam broccoli and carrots until tender (about 5 minutes).
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken cubes and cook until lightly golden on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Pour in one can of coconut milk and stir gently. Simmer for 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Scoop out 1/3 of the chicken with some of the mild coconut broth. This is the kids' portion — the coconut milk gives it a gentle, slightly sweet flavor without any spice. Serve in a divided plate with steamed rice, broccoli, carrots, and baby corn in separate sections. Add a tiny pinch of sugar to their coconut broth if desired.
To the remaining pot, add green curry paste and stir well. Pour in the second can of coconut milk, bamboo shoots, fish sauce, brown sugar, and kaffir lime leaves. Simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in Thai basil leaves. Serve the curry over jasmine rice, topped with fresh red chilies and extra basil.
Ingredients
Shared (Both Versions)
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cans (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- Salt to taste
Standard Version
- 3 tbsp green curry paste
- 1 cup bamboo shoots
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Thai basil leaves
- Fresh red chilies, sliced
- Kaffir lime leaves
Adapted Additions
- Baby corn (steamed)
- A pinch of sugar
- Soy sauce (mild, for dipping)
Adaptation Tips
- •The plain coconut milk broth is naturally sweet and creamy — most kids love it
- •Use a divided plate to keep foods separate, which is less overwhelming for picky eaters
- •Broccoli florets can be called 'little trees' to make them more appealing