Burmese coconut chicken curry
Burmese coconut chicken curry is a flavorful dish made by simmering chicken in a coconut milk-based curry with spices and aromatics.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Thighs | 800 | Grams |
| Coconut Milk | 400 | Milliliters |
| Onion | 1 | Count |
| Garlic | 4 | Clove |
| Ginger | 1 | Inch |
| Curry Powder | 2 | Tbsp |
| Turmeric Powder | 1 | Tsp |
| Fish Sauce | 2 | Tbsp |
| Brown Sugar | 1 | Tbsp |
| Vegetable Oil | 2 | Tbsp |
| Lime | 1 | Count |
| Cilantro | 1 | Bunch |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Water | 200 | Milliliters |
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in curry powder and turmeric powder, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces to the pot, stirring to coat with the spices.
- Pour in coconut milk and water, stirring to combine.
- Add fish sauce, brown sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and simmer for an additional 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Kitchen equipment
GraterLarge Pot
