If you're a fan of Thai cuisine, try this classic green chicken curry that takes only 15 minutes to cook.
Ingredients
- 600g skinless, boneless chicken thighs cut into strips
- 3 shallots, peeled
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 1 green finger chilli
- 1 thumb sized piece of ginger, peeled
- 1 lime, zest and juice
- 1 stem of lemon grass, woody end and outer removed
- 1 small bunch of Thai basil
- 1 tbsp coconut or vegetable oil
- 400g tin of light coconut milk
- 3 Kaffir lime leaves
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Fish sauce
Method
- Place the shallots, garlic, chilli, ginger, lime zest and juice, lemongrass and most of the Thai basil into a food processor. Blend until a paste is achieved.
- Press BROWN/SAUTÉ and adjust the time to 5 minutes, press START/STOP. Allow to preheat.
- Add the oil, then stir in the paste and cook for approx. 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in chicken and continue cooking for a further 2-3 minutes to seal.
- Pour in the coconut milk, lime leaves, sugar and stir well.
- Secure the lid ensuring the Steam Release Dial is in the “Seal” (closed) position. Press MEAT/POULTRY and set time for 15 minutes. Press START/STOP.
- Once the unit has finished cooking, allow the unit to have a natural pressure release time of 10 minutes.
- Season with the fish sauce to taste and thicken slightly with a little cornflour and water if required.
- Serve with some steamed rice.