Kid-friendly Yellow Curry

Over 20 years ago, on a trip to northern Thailand, I experienced a yellow curry for the first time.  It was so thick, rich and delicious and much milder than ones I had eaten in the south. It originates in a blend of Thai, Indian and British cuisine and creates a meal that’s perfect for kids or adults who are shy of chilli. This is my favourite comfort food.

Ingredients:

• ⅔ of a 114 gram can of Maesri brand Yellow Curry paste (this really is the BEST brand of Thai curry paste)
• 2 tablespoons of palm sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon of Ketchup Manis (sweet soy sauce – if you are gluten-free, switch out the Ketchup Manis for one extra tablespoon of tamari and add in an extra half a tablespoon of palm sugar)
• 500 grams of diced chicken thighs, lamb, or beef
• 3 large red potatoes chopped into bite-sized chunks.
• 540 mls of coconut cream (use a pure cream like the one from Ayam or Aroy-D)
• Handful of chopped coriander

Method: 

1. Shake the container of coconut cream to blend the solids with the liquid, then splash a teaspoon of the cream into a large wok or frypan.
2. Heat the frypan to medium-high.
3. Add in the curry paste and stir for 30 seconds.
4. Add in your meat and stir till it is browned.
5. Turn down the heat to low and add in the rest of the coconut cream.
6. Add in the sugar, and sauces (soy/or tamari and ketchup manis).
7. Cook the meat (stirring occasionally) for 20-40 minutes depending on how tough the meat is.
8. Throw in your potatoes and simmer till cooked (usually around 30 minutes).
9. Sprinkle on coriander.
10. Serve with jasmine or basmati rice or eat with roti bread.
11. I love it with this Quick Thai Pickle on the side.
12. Enjoy!

Note 1: You can exchange the meat for any of your favourite protein or vegetables, but this curry usually works best with something fairly rich in flavour.  I LOVE it with lamb shanks or duck for example. You will need to adjust cooking times accordingly.

Note 2: The amount of sugar and curry paste may take a little time and experimentation to perfect for your family.  I always have a cup of warm coconut cream on the table in case someone likes to have zero spiciness in their meal.