Ultimate Green Curry (Gaeng Khiaw Wan Gai)
Ultimate Green Curry (Gaeng Khiaw Wan Gai) is a flavorful Thai Thai Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat until sizzling (or if using coconut cream, heat it until bubbling).
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionIn a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat until sizzling (or if using coconut cream, heat it until bubbling).
Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, just until fragrant and the color has intensified, about 1 minute.
Watch carefully so it doesn’t burn.
Add the chicken and stir to coat in the curry paste, then pour in the coconut milk and bring to a boil.
Add the eggplant, lower the heat to maintain a simmer, and simmer until the chicken and eggplant are cooked through, about 8 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the Thai basil, chiles, and lime leaves.
Stir in the sugar and fish sauce until the sugar has dissolved.
Serve hot over jasmine rice or rice noodles or with roti for dipping.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.