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Thai Green Curry, and where to source it

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Real fish sauce is the savory spine of the whole pot, and jasmine rice with genuine fragrance makes the bowl worth eating. Fry the curry paste in the thick coconut cream until the oil splits and the paste smells toasted, and get that done before any thin liquid goes in; that early fry is where the flavor is built.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineThai
Cost$$
Gluten-freeDairy-free
Contains  fish
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Fish sauce
The savory seasoning that replaces salt entirely.
2 tbsp
Chicken thigh
Sliced and simmered until tender in the curry.
1 lb
Jasmine rice
Fragrant long-grain to soak up the sauce.
2 cups
Green curry paste, coconut milk & Thai basil
Paste plus full-fat coconut milk; basil in at the end.
as needed

Using chicken thigh? It behaves the way it does for a reason — what this cut is for and how to cook it →

The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
The Method
  1. Crack the creamSimmer the thick top of the coconut milk until it splits and shimmers with oil.
  2. Fry the pasteFry the green curry paste in that oil until it darkens and smells toasted; this builds the whole flavor.
  3. Add liquid and chickenPour in the rest of the coconut milk, add the chicken, and simmer gently until just cooked.
  4. SeasonSeason with fish sauce and a pinch of sugar, tasting until it balances salty, sweet and hot.
  5. FinishAdd vegetables to just tender, stir in Thai basil off the heat, and serve over jasmine rice.
The Toolkit

Heavy saucepan · Rice cooker · Wooden spoon

Straight Answers
Can you make Thai Green Curry in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert

Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.

Can you freeze Thai Green Curry? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Thai Green Curry ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Thai Green Curry gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Thai Green Curry vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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