Wednesday 11 February 2015

Thai Green Curry Fried Rice

The beautiful flavors of a Thai Green Curry are incorporated into this simple fried rice.



Asian cuisine is by far my favorite to both cook and eat. Most Asian-inspired dishes are quick and easy to prepare and the flavors are just wonderful. What I most love about Thai (and other South-East Asian) dishes is the beautiful, fresh flavors; especially owing to the coriander (cilantro) and lime.


If you're a regular around here you're probably rolling your eyes at this post, thinking "another green-curry based dish?!" Okay, so it's clearly a favorite of mine and so fun to play around with! If you're as into green curry as I am be sure to check out my Simple Thai Green Curry (updated/better images coming soon!) and Thai Green Curry Noodle Soup.



Thai Green Curry Fried Rice


Serves 4-6

2 Cups rice, uncooked
1 Tbsp sesame oil
400 g chicken breast, diced or sliced
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 red chili, finely diced
1 Cup mixed vegetables (eg. bell pepper, peas, beans etc)
1 Tbsp green curry paste
2 Tbsp coconut cream
2 tsp fish sauce
1 squeeze lime juice + 1 tsp lime zest
1/2 tsp brown sugar
Chopped coriander to serve

1. Cook the rice following package directions. Allow to cool completely.

2. Heat the oil in a wok or large fry pan and fry the chicken, onion, and garlic until chicken is almost cooked. Add the chili, continue to fry for a further minute. Add the mixed vegetables.

3. Combine the curry paste, cream, fish sauce, lime juice and zest and brown sugar together in a small bowl.

4. Add the rice and sauce to the wok and stir fry to combine everything well. Heat through and serve topped with chopped coriander. 





12 comments:

  1. I love Thai, I love curry and I love fried rice. Perfect dish

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    1. Thank you Janette, three of my favorites too :)

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  2. Sounds delicious Nicole and you can never have too much green curry in your life :) Nor fried rice for that matter!

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  3. This looks like a big bowl of yum to me! You know I love any rice with my whole heart!

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  4. I just love the Asian flavors going on in this fried rice recipe.

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  5. Great Thai twist on this beautiful rice and curry dish!

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  6. This looks and sounds delicious ty !!

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  7. I love Asian kitchen too and this rice is right up my alley!

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  8. Will have to give this a try. Green curry paste is not in my pantry. Maybe Whole Foods will have it. No local Asian markets in my area.

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  9. What a wonderful dish!! Just perfect for me :)

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  10. Nicole, this dish looks scrumptious. Yum! Thank you for joining us at #purebloglove. We look forward to having you every Thursday night at 8 PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee

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  11. Yum, yum, yum! Love all things Thai - definitely giving this a try!

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