Thai Red Chicken Curry

Ingredients and Weight:

• Chicken breast fillets: 500g (1 pound)
• Red curry paste: 3-4 tablespoons
• Thai red chili peppers: 5-6 (can be adjusted for spice level)
• Coconut milk: 1 can (about 400ml)
• Basmati rice: 2 cups, cooked
• Kaffir lime leaves: 5-6 leaves (can be found in Asian supermarkets)
• Fish sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Bell peppers or other vegetables: 200g (to add color and texture)
• Salt: To taste
• Oil for frying

Preparation Time: 30 minutes (plus cooking time)

Cooking Time: 45-60 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Marinate chicken breast fillets with a little salt and fish sauce for about 15 minutes.
2. In a hot pan, add oil and fry the chicken until slightly browned. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add red curry paste and stir for a minute or two.
4. Add chopped chili peppers and stir until fragrant.
5. Pour in coconut milk and bring to a boil. Add sugar to adjust the taste.
6. Add the chicken back into the curry, along with the kaffir lime leaves. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
7. Add bell peppers or other vegetables of choice and cook for another 5-10 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
8. Serve over cooked basmati rice.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total) Calories: Approximately 400-500 calories per serving (depending on the amount of oil used for frying) Fat: 18-22g Carbohydrates: 30-40g Protein: 25-30g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and creamy curry with a spicy kick from the red chili peppers and red curry paste.
• Kaffir lime leaves give a unique aroma to the dish.
• Can be adjusted to suit different spice levels by adding or reducing chili peppers or red curry paste.
• Serve with fragrant basmati rice for a comforting and flavorful meal.

User Comments:

• "This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was exceptional."
• "I love the rich flavor of Thai red curry and this recipe delivered exactly what I expected."
• "I added some peanuts and lime juice at the end for a more authentic taste."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh ingredients like chicken and coconut milk for best results.
• If you can't find kaffir lime leaves, you can substitute with regular lime leaves or omit them for a more traditional red curry taste.
• Adjust the amount of red curry paste and chili peppers according to your spice preference.