Recipe | Thai Green Curry

I've been dreaming about a beach holiday to Thailand for some time now, and while that has yet to materialise, this pot of creamy and aromatic Thai green curry has already made its way into my stomach and once again awaken the travel bug in me. 

I need a beach holiday now! 

Thai Green Curry

Serves: 2-3   Prep time: 20 min   Cook time: 20 min  

Ingredients
3 tbsp cooking oil, divided into 2 tbsp and 1 tbsp
5 tsp green curry paste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, minced
5-6 lemongrass, white part only
2 Thai green chilli, chopped
2-3 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
500g seafood
250 ml chicken stock
270 ml coconut milk
fresh coriander leaves (optional)

Directions

1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the curry paste, stirring to break it up for a min.
2. Increase heat to medium-high, then add garlic, onion, lemongrass & chilli. Stir-fry for 30s till fragrant. 
3. Add in fish sauce, pepper & brown sugar; stir fry for a min. 
4. Add in the remaining oil & seafood; stir-fry for 4 mins. 
5. Pour in chicken stock & coconut milk and bring it to a quick boil. Simmer for 5 mins or until seafood is cooked.
6. Scatter fresh coriander leaves and serve immediately.