Green Curry with Homemade Paste

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Author: @woon.heng
Servings: 2 -3 servings

Ingredients

  • Green curry paste ingredients:⁣
  • 1 cup packed Thai basil leaves⁣
  • a handful of cilantro - used about 10-12 stalks
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 shallots
  • 1 knob - thumb size ginger/galangal⁣
  • 3-4 tablespoons chopped lemongrass - white part only⁣
  • 1 jalapeño & handful of Thai lime leaves - optional or sub with 1-2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Other Ingredients:⁣
  • 1 pack firm tofu - drained & cut into cubes - pan-fried until golden brown (optional step)⁣

Veggies (chopped):

  • 1/2 lb asparagus
  • 1 small eggplant - baked, steamed or shallow pan-fried until soft in the middle
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small zucchini⁣
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  • 1 cup veggie stock/water⁣
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk⁣
  • 3 tablespoons vegan 'fish' sauce
  • 3 tablespoons green curry paste⁣
  • oil
  • salt to taste
  • coconut sugar - optional⁣ ⁣

Instructions

  • For the curry paste, blend all ingredients into a fine paste. Save this in a jar & refrigerate/freeze until ready to use.
  • In a heated pan with 3 teaspoons oil, sauté onion until translucent, add all veggies & give it a quick stir.
  • Then, add in green curry paste, veggie stock, tofu & season with the vegan 'fish' sauce & salt.
  • Let simmer for a few minutes & stir in the coconut milk. If you need a creamier curry, add more coconut milk & season accordingly (coconut sugar or salt).
  • Serve warm with your favorite grain.⁣
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