I loved eating spicy thai basil curry as a child
Childhood Thai Basil Curry Revival
Prep: 15 min, Cook: 20 min, Total: 35 min
Serves 4
Medium
Nov 22, 2025
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
2 cups mixed bell peppers (green, red, yellow)
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon palm sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
2-3 dried red chili flakes (adjust to desired spice level)
1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent.
2. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the aroma is released.
4. Add the mixed bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they start to soften.
5. Add the cooked chicken breast, coconut milk, water, fish sauce, soy sauce, palm sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
6. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 10-12 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
7. Stir in the chopped Thai basil leaves and adjust the spice level with the dried red chili flakes.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
9. Serve the curry hot, garnished with additional basil leaves and chili flakes if desired.
- To make the dish more authentic, use a variety of colorful bell peppers to represent the vibrant streets of Thailand. - Perfect for a family dinner, as it's a recipe that will transport you back to your childhood and create new memories with your loved ones. - As you savor the flavors of this spicy Thai basil curry, remember the joy and simplicity of eating it as a child - and don't hesitate to add a little extra chili flakes to bring back the excitement of discovering new flavors, just like you did when you were young.