Name: Thai Green Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut oil; 2 medium Chinese or Japanese eggplants cut into ½-inch half-moons; sea salt; 1 13.5-oz can full-fat coconut milk; ¼ cup Thai green curry paste vegetarian brand; 1 tbsp fresh ginger cut into matchsticks; 1 cup water; 7 oz extra-firm tofu cubed, raw baked or fried; 1 red bell pepper stemmed seeded and sliced; 4 oz snow peas; 2 Fresno or Thai chiles thinly sliced, divided; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp sugar optional; tamari optional, to taste; Thai basil or cilantro for garnish; cooked rice for serving

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Total30 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

2 tbsp coconut oil2 medium Chinese or Japanese eggplantscut into ½-inch half-moons sea salt1 13.5-oz can full-fat coconut milk¼ cup Thai green curry pastevegetarian brand1 tbsp fresh gingercut into matchsticks1 cup water7 oz extra-firm tofucubed, raw baked or fried1 red bell pepperstemmed seeded and sliced4 oz snow peas2 Fresno or Thai chilesthinly sliced, divided1 tbsp fresh lime juice1 tsp sugaroptional tamarioptional, to taste Thai basil or cilantrofor garnish cooked ricefor serving

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Equipment

Medium skillet or Dutch oven
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Wooden spoon

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Method

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Cook the eggplant

Heat coconut oil in a medium skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add eggplant and a pinch of salt; cook 5 to 7 minutes until softened. Remove and set aside.

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Fry the paste

Return the pan to medium heat. Add ¼ cup coconut milk, curry paste, and ginger. Sizzle 2 to 3 minutes until the paste mostly dries out and smells fragrant. Stir in remaining coconut milk and water.

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Simmer and finish

Add tofu, bell pepper, snow peas, sautéed eggplant, and half the chiles. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes until snow peas are tender. Off heat, stir in lime juice; season with sugar and tamari if needed. Garnish with herbs and remaining chiles; serve with rice.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Thai Green Curry

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment