From Adam Liaw (SMH), a variation on the standard Thai Green Curry, with the added texture of noodles, which make the dish more filling.
According to Adam, commercial green curry pastes can often be on the salty side but, paired with noodles, that strong seasoning is a delicious feature.
Serves 4
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp green curry paste (we usually use Ayam brand)
1/2 tsp tumeric powder
1 litre salt-reduced chicken stock
400ml coconut cream
1/2 small eggplant, sliced
1 zucchini, sliced
100g green beans, trimmed and cut into 3cm lengths
1 large red chilli, de-seeded and thickly slicedÂ
1 large green chilli, de-seeded and thickly sliced
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp fish sauce
400g chicken thigh fillets, thinly sliced
500g packet of Hokkien noodles
juice of 1/2 lime, plus lime wedges to serve
2 cups mixed coriander and thai basil leaves, to serve
Large saute pan
Heat a large saucepan/saute pan over medium heat. Add the oil, the green currry paste and tumeric powder and stir fry for around 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the chicken stock, then the coconut cream and bring to a simmer.
Add the eggplant, zucchini, beans and chillies. Bring to a simmer and season with the sugar and fish sauce.
Add the chicken and simmer for 6-8 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Heat the Hokkien noodles, following the instructions on the pack. Depending on the brand they may be wok ready or, may require microwaving for 3-4 minutes.
Massage the pack a little, to loosen the noodles, then add them directly to the soup.
Squeeze a little lime juice into the base of 4 serving bowls then divide the soup and noodles between them.
Scatter with herbs and serve with extra lime wedges.
Simmering the vegetables and chicken in the soup base
Noodles readily available from the fresh food section at your supermarket
Noodles added to the soup
Fresh thai basil and coriander from the garden, ready to add for serving
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