Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
This mildly sweet and spicy dish brings the traditional flavors of Thailand home to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup shallots, peeled
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced or pureed lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon minced or pureed ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro stems
- 2 tablespoons green curry paste
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder or 2 tablespoons minced or pureed turmeric root
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk or cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce, optional
- 1½ pounds shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, for garnish
Preparation
Blend shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, cilantro stems, green curry paste, sugar, salt, turmeric, and water until smooth.
Heat oil in a medium saucepan. 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.