Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
This mildly sweet and spicy dish is a great way to taste the flavors of Thailand at home.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds 16/20 count shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¾ cup shallots, peeled
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass, minced or pureed
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced or pureed
- 2 tablespoons cilantro stems, minced
- 2 tablespoons green curry paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder or 2 tablespoons of turmeric root, minced or pureed
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 can unsweetened coconut milk or cream, 13½ ounces
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce, optional
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, for garnish
Preparation
Blend shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, cilantro, green curry, sugar, salt, turmeric and water until smooth. Set aside.
Heat oil in a medium sauce pan. Add puree and cook, stirring constantly, for 8 minutes, until it just begins to stick to the bottom of the pan. Add coconut milk and chicken broth and simmer for 20 minutes. Add lime juice, fish sauce and shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; be careful not to overcook. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice noodles and sautéed vegetables.