Vegetable Red Curry

I’ve made this a hundred times, and I’m pretty sure this recipe is perfect.  Try it out, it’s easy and the prep is quick.  I pick my favorite vegetables at the farmer’s market every week and usually go for zucchini and mushrooms, but almost anything will work.  Chicken, tofu or the meat of your choice can be added as well, I often use extra vegetables to replace the protein.  I prefer the consistency of soup but if you want it a little thicker add 1 Tbsp cornstarch and 1 Tbsp water to create a paste and add it in.  With the rice though, it shouldn’t need a thickener.  Enjoy it!

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp Peanut Oil
• 1 3/4 cup Coconut Milk (13.5 fl.oz can)
• 1 3/4 cup Chicken Stock (Low Sodium)
• 2 Tbsp Fish Sauce
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Red Curry Paste
• 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• 2 Tbsp Chili Oil
• 1 Medium Yellow Onion (Chopped)
• 3 Zucchini (Chopped quartered)
• 3-4 cups Brown Button Mushrooms (I use extra)
• 3 Chile Peppers (Sliced in thin circles)
• 1 1/2 Red Bell Pepper (julienned) 
• 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 Bunch Thai Basil (roll leaves up and slice thin strips)
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Grated Ginger
• 2 Tbsp Crushed Peanuts (optional)
• Pinch Salt
• Cracked Black Pepper
• 2 cups of Jasmine Rice
• 3 cups of Water

1. Add peanut oil to saute pan on medium heat.
2. Put onions and garlic in pan and let onions sweat. (About 3-4 minutes)
3. Add chicken stock and coconut milk. Mix together and let heat for about 5 minutes.
4. Mix in red curry paste, fish sauce, and brown sugar
5. Add red bell peppers and green chile peppers to the curry and let simmer.
6. After 5 minutes add about 5 leaves of thai basil, zucchini and mushrooms.
7. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
8. While the curry is simmering, put 3 cups of water in a medium pot and bring to a boil. 
9. Stir in rice, reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is fluffy. (Set aside)
10. Add 3-4 more basil leaves and chili oil, pinch of salt and pepper to taste, continue to let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
11. Fill 4 bowls with curry and place the rice on little dishes and serve together.

Here are some steps and pictures to help take you through the process…