VEGETABLE AND CHICKEN CURRY

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Categories     Chicken     Vegetable     Coconut     Peanut     Curry     Fall     Anise     Lemongrass     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 large stalks lemongrass
4 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 (3- to 4-inch) dried hot red chile, seeds removed and chile crumbled
1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh or frozen turmeric (thawed if frozen), peeled
2 1/2 cups plus 4 to 5 tablespoons water
6 whole star anise
1 (13 1/2- to 14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste (preferably Mae Ploy brand)
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup Asian fish sauce (preferably 3 Crab brand)
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
2 1/2 cups 1-inch pieces peeled and seeded buttercup squash (from a 1 1/2-lb piece of squash)
2 cups 1-inch pieces peeled sweet potato (1 pound)
2 cups chopped sweet onion (1 pound)
1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper (1 1/2 medium)
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper (1 1/2 medium)
1 1/2 cups 1-inch pieces peeled yellow-fleshed potato such as Yukon Gold (3/4 pound)
1 1/2 cups 1-inch pieces carrot (6 medium)
1 1/2 cups trimmed and halved green beans (6 ounces)
Accompaniments: jasmine rice and sliced warm French bread

Steps:

  • Discard 1 or 2 outer layers from lemongrass and trim root ends. Thinly slice enough of lower 6 inches of stalks to yield 1/2 cup, then finely grind in a blender with garlic, chile, turmeric, and 4 tablespoons water until a coarse paste forms, adding another tablespoon water if too thick to blend. Set aside.
  • Heat star anise in a dry 8-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Add coconut milk and peanuts and boil over moderately high heat, uncovered, stirring frequently, until very thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low, then stir in curry paste and lemongrass paste and cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add chicken, fish sauce, sugar, and salt and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, 10 minutes.
  • Increase heat to moderate, then add peanut butter, squash, sweet potato, onion, bell peppers, yellow-fleshed potato, and carrot and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to moderately high and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes, or until vegetables are almost tender. Add beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Discard star anise and serve curry over rice, with bread on the side.

Rashed Rashed
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This recipe is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The curry is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Jose Guevara
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The curry is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kymari Hannibal
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This recipe is a great way to get my kids to eat vegetables. They love the flavorful curry and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Isabel Cuevas
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under an hour. The curry is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


evans nyabiage
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The curry is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Saba Asifabbasi
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand. The curry is always flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is always tender and juicy.


robert andrade
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I made this recipe in my Instant Pot. It turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the curry was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rizan Rizan
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I made this recipe in my slow cooker. It turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the curry was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Asobia Chimezie
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I added some chopped carrots and potatoes to this recipe. It was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. The curry was flavorful and creamy, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Adetunji Adeniran
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I made this recipe with chicken breasts instead of thighs. It turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the curry was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Angela Ngwenya
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe without the chicken. It was still delicious! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the curry was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


informative tech
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the curry and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Tamique Pillay
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This recipe is a keeper! The curry is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I love that I can make it in under an hour. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Huskyboy H
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I'm not usually a fan of curry, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


sandeep singh
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This is the best chicken and vegetable curry I've ever had. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Marlan Johnson
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to make it in under an hour, and it turned out delicious. The curry is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is tender and juicy.


Los Leggett
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This chicken and vegetable curry was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.