Gaeng Gai Recipe
Coconut milk in a Thai red curry sauce with chicken, bamboo shoots and peppers. Flavoured with fresh Thai basil.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients. Dice the chicken breast, slice the bamboo shoots and bell pepper, and wash the Thai basil leaves.
- 2
- 3
Add the Curry Paste
Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the spices to become fragrant.
- 4
Combine Coconut Milk
Pour in the coconut milk and stir well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 5
Add Bamboo Shoots and Bell Peppers
Add the sliced bamboo shoots and bell pepper to the pan. Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- 6
Season the Curry
Stir in the fish sauce and sugar, adjusting to taste. Let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- 7
Finish with Thai Basil
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves before serving.



