THAI CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CURRY

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Adapted from a recipe in "It Rains Fishes". Originally made with pork, tastes great either way. Try to use Thai basil, but any type of basil will do in a pinch.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons green curry paste
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
1/2 lb Japanese eggplant, cut into thick coins
3 kaffir lime leaves
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar (or palm sugar if you can)
3/4 cup sweet basil (preferably Thai)
slivered hot chili pepper (amount to taste)
steamed jasmine rice

Steps:

  • Heat coconut milk in wok and whisk curry paste in until smooth.
  • Bring coconut milk to a boil, add chicken, then simmer for 8-10 minutes until chicken is opaque.
  • Add eggplant, lime leaves, fish sauce, brown sugar.
  • Taste for sweetness, saltiness etc, and correct if needed.
  • Continue to simmer until eggplant is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes more.
  • Stir in basil leaves and chilies and serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Samaun Islam
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This curry is perfect for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


Namulove Namu
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This curry is a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. My kids loved it!


Sayad Azan
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I'm not a big fan of curry, but this one was really good. The flavors were mild and the chicken was very tender.


Kamran Ullah
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This curry is delicious! The flavors are amazing and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tumukunde Apophia
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This curry is a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect for people who like spicy food.


John Snow
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I've made this curry several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is always so tender.


Sarah Mwanje
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This curry is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Cecilia alvarado
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this curry changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Vuyisanani Xaba
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This curry is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


iftikhar siddique
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I love this curry! It's so flavorful and the chicken is always so tender. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Prodip Babu
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This curry was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sidra zia
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster! The curry was too spicy and the chicken was dry. I would not recommend this recipe.


Maazahmed Maazahmed
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This curry was delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Hunter Holliday
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I found this curry to be a bit bland. It needed more spices and herbs to give it more flavor.


Fahd Saeed
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This curry was a bit too spicy for me, but overall it was still good. I liked the combination of flavors and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Dave Hug
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I made this curry for my family and they loved it! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr Davis
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This curry was delicious! I love the combination of chicken and eggplant. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


MariusNotFound
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The curry was flavorful and the chicken was tender. It was also easy to make, which is always a plus.


U mar farooq farooq
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This Thai chicken and eggplant curry was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with just the right amount of heat and a lovely creamy texture. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, tender but not mushy. I served it over jasmine