Friday, June 20, 2008

Quick Thai Green Curry


Quick Thai Green Curry
(6g Carbs, 2.3g Fiber)

INgredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 shallots, minced
1 piece, 1-inch, ginger root, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons Thai green curry paste or to taste
1 14 1/2 oz. can chicken broth
2 cups sliced cooked chicken, beef or pork
1 16 oz. can coconut milk
1 8 oz. can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded basil leaves
lime wedges

DIrections:

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat; add shallots and ginger.
  2. Stir-fry until fragrant, 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium; stir in curry paste.
  3. Stir in chicken broth; cook until broth is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in chicken, coconut milk, bamboo shoots and salt; heat to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in basil.
  5. Serve over steamed rice or cooked noodles in large bowls with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

Makes 4 servings
Calories 399, Fat 31 g, Carbs 6 g, Sodium 542 mg, Fiber 2.3 g.

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