How to create the remarkable Thai Green Curry served in the best Thai Restaurant in London at home
Of the many Thai delicacies loved by people around the world, there is few as popular as Thai Green Curry, a staple Thai Curry dish. Whether served at Thai Square, the best Thai restaurant in London and one of the most popular restaurants in Covent Garden or cooked at home, this delicious curry dish has become a favourite of many.
What is Thai Green Curry
Originated between 1908 – 1926, Thai Green Curry is named after the green colouring of the curry, which comes from the green chillies. As fresh green chillies and coconut milk are the main ingredients in creating this curry dish, the colour of this dish appears to be creamy green. Interestingly, this colour is also known as ‘Thai Green Sweet Curry’ because its colour is associated with ‘sweet’ in the Thai language.
Ingredients used in making Thai Green Curry
Although there are several ways of making Thai Green Curry, the main ingredients remain the same. The curry itself is based around beef, chicken or fish. Other common ingredients of this curry dish include the following:
- Coconut Milk
- Green Curry Paste
- Fish Sauce
- Palm Sugar
- Pea Aubergine
- Thai Eggplant
Some chefs may add other vegetables or even fruits in the dish, while the sauce depends on the amount of coconut milk added in cooking.
If you prefer to create your own curry paste, you will need a mortar and pestle to pound the ingredients together including green chillies, garlic, lemongrass, shallots, cilantro roots, cumin seeds, white peppercorns, salt, and shrimp paste.
How to make a yummy Thai Green Curry
First and foremost, the curry paste needs to be fried in half of the coconut milk until the oil releases the flavours in the paste itself. Once cooking, add more coconut milk, fish sauce, and the remaining ingredients with a pinch of palm sugar to sweeten the curry. At the end, you can also add in garnishes such as Thai basil, other mild chillies, and fresh kaffir lime leaves.
The curry is now ready to serve, simply add it as part of the meal with rice, noodles, or other meats.
Surely, there are different ways to prepare the curry, but this is the most common and easiest way to make your own scrumptious Thai Green Curry at home. What makes this Thai Green Curry dish special is that it is comparatively sweeter than other Thai curry dishes, yet, the green chillies and other ingredients have made this dish flavourful. Keep in mind that you can add your own ingredients to the curry to make the flavour that suits your taste.
If you are an enthusiast of Thai dishes, why not follow this simple recipe and create your own Thai Green Curry at home for your family. Or else, you are very welcome to visit Thai Square, one of the best restaurants in Covent Garden. With Thai Square, you can enjoy many authentic and freshly made Thai dishes, including our remarkable Thai Green Curry.
We are very looking forward to seeing you at Thai Square – Covent Garden. Situated in the heart of London Theatreland, we also serve the best pre-theatre dinner in London!
