| The features of the best Thai Green Curry are | | | | 3. Take the "Green Curry paste" |
| prime chunks of tender chicken simmered in a | | | | ingredients and in a mortar and pestle, or food |
| homemade green curry sauce along with fresh, | | | | processor, make a paste. If necessary, add a |
| healthy vegetables. This recipe is made different | | | | few Tbsp. of the coconut milk to help blend |
| by making the Green Curry paste yourself. The | | | | ingredients. Set aside. |
| result is a gourmet-style aromatic Thai green | | | | 4. Heat up a wok or large frying pan over |
| curry and beautiful to serve. The key to a good | | | | medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl around, |
| green curry is in not only using the right | | | | then add the curry paste. |
| ingredients, but knowing when to add them. Only | | | | 5. Stir-fry briefly to release the fragrance (30 |
| use small pieces or cuts of chicken, this allows for | | | | seconds to 1 minute), then add 3/4 of the |
| faster cooking and the freshest possible taste. | | | | coconut milk). Stir well to mix in. |
| Preparation time is 25 minutes and cooking is | | | | 6. Add the chicken, stirring to incorporate. When |
| about 20. SERVES 2-3 Ingredients: | | | | the curry sauce comes to a boil, reduce heat to |
| 1. 1 to 1.5 lbs. boneless chicken thigh or breast, cut | | | | medium or medium-low, until you get a nice |
| into chunks | | | | simmer. |
| 2. 8 kaffir lime leaves (can be purchased at most | | | | 7. Cover and allow to simmer 3-5 more minutes, |
| Asian food stores) | | | | or until chicken is cooked through. Stir occasionally. |
| 3. A handful of fresh basil | | | | 8. Add the red bell pepper and cucumber, plus the |
| 4. 1 can coconut milk | | | | strips of lime leaf, stirring well to incorporate. |
| 5. 1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and cut into | | | | Simmer another 2-3 minutes, or until vegetables |
| chunks | | | | are softened but still firm and colourful. |
| 6. 1 cucumber, sliced lengthwise, then cut into | | | | 9. Do a taste-test for salt, adding 1-2 Tbsp. fish |
| chunks | | | | sauce if not salty enough. If you'd prefer a |
| 7. 2 Tbsp. Sunflower oil | | | | sweeter curry, add a little more sugar. If too |
| GREEN CURRY PASTE: | | | | salty, add a squeeze of lime or lemon juice. If too |
| 1. 4 small green Thai chillies | | | | spicy, add more coconut milk. Note that this curry |
| 2. 1/4 cup shallot, diced | | | | should be a balance of salty, spicy, sweet and |
| 3. 4 cloves garlic, minced | | | | sour, plus bitter (the bitter is found in the fresh |
| 4. 1/2 stalk lemongrass, sliced thinly | | | | basil garnish). |
| 5. 1+1/2 tsp. ground coriander | | | | 10. Serve this curry in bowls with rice served |
| 6. 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves and stems, | | | | separately, allowing guests to add their own. Top |
| chopped | | | | each portion with fresh basil, then drizzle over 2-3 |
| 7. 1 thumb-size piece galangal (Thai ginger), grated | | | | Tbsp. coconut milk. The above recipe is used at |
| 8. 1 tsp. ground white pepper (can be purchased | | | | Manhattans Restaurant Wine Bar in Pattaya. The |
| at some supermarkets, OR at Asian food stores) | | | | fresh, succulent seafood is also superb, using the |
| 9. 1 Tbsp. soy sauce | | | | treasures of the world’s oceans. The |
| 10. 2 Tbsp. fish sauce, plus more to taste | | | | Executive Chef and partner, Mr. Steve Manning |
| 11. 1 tsp. shrimp paste (or one extra Tbsp of fish | | | | has created unique international cuisine. Our Thai |
| sauce if unavailable) | | | | food is the talk of the town, using only the |
| 12. 1 tsp. sugar | | | | freshest, top quality ingredients and spiced |
| Preparation: | | | | according to your palate. To compliment your |
| 1. Prepare the chicken and chop the bell pepper | | | | meal, we offer an outstanding selection of |
| and cucumber. | | | | international fine wines and an extensive Wine by |
| 2. Prepare the lime leaves by tearing the leaf | | | | the Glass Menu, unparalleled in Pattaya. Before or |
| away from either side of the stem. Discard the | | | | after you dine, why not enjoy a drink and relax in |
| central stem. Then, using scissors, cut the lime | | | | our luxurious cocktail lounge. |
| leaves into thin strips. Reserve. | | | | |