Thai Green Curry With Beef and Eggplant

A classic Thai green curry combines beef, eggplant, and red bell pepper, with an option to substitute chicken.

Category Tags:

Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

ThaiAsian

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Instructions

  1. Combine curry paste ingredients with up to 1/4 can coconut milk in a food processor or mortar and pestle to form a paste; reserve remaining coconut milk.

  2. Heat 2-3 tablespoons oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the paste for 1 minute, then add beef and stir-fry to coat for 1-2 minutes.

  3. Add stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 6-10 minutes.

  4. Reserve 1/4 cup thick coconut milk. Add the remaining coconut milk and eggplant to the curry; stir, cover, and simmer for 7-8 minutes until tender.

  5. Add bell pepper, cover, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until cooked through.

  6. Remove from heat, stir in the reserved coconut milk, then taste and adjust seasoning with fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, or chili.

  7. Serve with fresh basil and Thai jasmine rice.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 829 kcal
Carbohydrate: 35 g
Cholesterol: 179 mg
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 54 g
Saturated Fat: 32 g
Sodium: 1307 mg
Sugar: 10 g
Fat: 55 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g