Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsThon KhaoYellow Curry Recipe

Yellow Curry Recipe

Inspired by Thon Khao
Time30m
Serves4

A choice of chicken or beef, duck or shrimp, sautéed in Thai yellow curry sauce with pineapple, onions, tomatoes, squash, red & green peppers, mushrooms and carrots.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients and slice the vegetables as indicated.

  2. 2

    Cook the Protein

    In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, beef, duck, or shrimp and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Curry Paste

    Stir in the Thai yellow curry paste and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add Coconut Milk

    Pour in the coconut milk, stirring well to combine with the curry paste.

  5. 5

    Add Vegetables and Pineapple

    Add the sliced onions, diced tomatoes, squash, red and green bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots, and pineapple chunks. Stir to combine.

  6. 6

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld together.

  7. 7

    Season

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve the yellow curry hot over rice or noodles.

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