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Thai Prawn Curry

Name: Thai Prawn Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 tbls Vegetable Oil; 1 chopped Onion; 1 tsp Ginger; 2 tsp Thai Red Curry Paste; 400g Tinned Tomatos; 50g Coconut Cream; 400g Raw Frozen Prawns; Chopped Coriander

Thai Prawn Curry is a classic Thai dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Onion, Ginger, Thai Red Curry Paste, Tinned Tomatos, Coconut Cream, Raw Frozen Prawns and Coriander, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Thai cooking, the dish focuses on celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat.

In authentic Thai tradition, Thai Prawn Curry is best presented with fragrant jasmine rice and fresh cooling herbs.

If you enjoy authentic Thai cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Pad Thai.

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Ingredients

Vegetable Oil1 tbls
Onion1 chopped
Ginger1 tsp
Thai Red Curry Paste2 tsp
Tinned Tomatos400g
Coconut Cream50g
Raw Frozen Prawns400g
CorianderChopped

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan.

Step 2

Tip in the onion and ginger, then cook for a few mins until softened.

Step 3🥄 Mix⏱️ 1 min

Stir in the curry paste, then cook for 1 min more.

Step 4

Pour over the chopped tomatoes and coconut cream.

Step 5♨️ Boil⏱️ 5 mins

Bring to the boil, then leave to simmer for 5 mins, adding a little boiling water if the mixture gets too thick.

Step 6⏱️ 5-10 mins

Tip in the prawns, then cook for 5-10 mins more, depending on how large they are.

Step 7✨ Serve

Serve alongside some plain rice and sprinkle with a little chopped coriander, if you like.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Thai Prawn Curry reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Thai home cooking, celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown onion in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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