Green Bean Curry
Description
This Indian main features Fresh green beans [if necessary, you may substitute whole frozen. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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ones] 2 T Thai Curry Paste (I like to use the "Key" brand packets of either "Country Curry" or "Red Curry"; but they are all flavorful.
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Mae Ploy and Tommy Tang are other good brands.
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T vegetable oil Bamboo shoots (optional; I like to use a large can of bamboo tips because they are tender and I can
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cut them into 1/4 inch thick round slices.
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You can also use a couple of the small cans of sliced bamboo shoots, but they will not absorb the flavor as well.
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I think carrots cut into coins would also be good, if you like those.
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I tried potatoes once, but they just disintegrated.) 6 c chicken broth Clean and pick green bean tips.
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In a dutch oven (or equivalent size vessel), heat oil.
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Add curry paste and "fry" until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add broth, green beans, bamboo shoots (or other vegetable).
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Bring to a rapid
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boil and
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cook like that for about 15-20 minutes (watching that liquid doesn't
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reduce too much;
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add water as necessary).
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heat to a hard
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simmer and continue cooking until green beans are VERY done and have absorbed the flavor of the curry broth.
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Serve in bowls over rice.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 35.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 6.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.9g3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
- Sugars 3.7g
- Protein 2.0g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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