CHICKEN CURRY WITH SWEET POTATOES

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Ca ri ga - True to the Vietnamese style of curry-making, this recipe is milder and lighter than Indian or Thai curries. You can make this with chicken stock, but the coconut milk adds body and enhances the overall flavor. Depending on my mood and the time of year, I sometimes serve this with a warmed baguette (a French influence) instead of steamed rice. Other times, I just make the curry with more broth and serve it with rice noodles. Like other curries, it's delicious the next day.

Provided by Mai Pham

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Ginger     Onion     Potato     Sauté     Lunar New Year     Curry     Carrot     Sweet Potato/Yam     Lemongrass

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons curry powder, preferably Three Golden Bells brand
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground chili paste or dried chili flakes, or to taste
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 lemongrass stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces and bruised with the flat side of a knife
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled, cut into 3 slices and bruised with the flat side of a knife
1 1/2 cups fresh chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
3 carrots, peeled, cut on the diagonal into 2/3-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk or cow's milk
1 yellow onion, cut into wedges
1 medium sweet potato (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
GARNISHES
1/2 cup Asian basil leaves, cut in half
8 sprigs cilantro, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Combine 2 tablespoons of the curry powder and the salt in a bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat the meat evenly. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  • 2. Heat the oil in a medium pot over moderate heat. Add the shallot, garlic, chili paste and the remaining 1 tablespoon curry powder, and stir until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add the chicken and cook until the edges of the pieces are golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the fish sauce, sugar, lemongrass, ginger and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Add the carrots and cook for 10 minutes. Add the coconut milk, onion and sweet potato and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with Asian basil, cilantro and scallions, and serve.

Taj vai
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This curry is so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it!


Saxman865
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I've made this dish several times and it's always delicious. I love the creamy coconut milk and the tender chicken.


Noman Zubair
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken curry. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


0_0 YT
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted tofu for the chicken and it turned out really well. This dish is a great way to get your veggies in.


Mk BoSs Moksidul
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I made this curry for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Shohag Mazumder
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I served it with basmati rice and it was a hit with my family.


roddy ricch lol
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Wow! This chicken curry is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


SM Mujahid
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less curry powder.


Aqeelakram Akram
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but they were surprisingly delicious in this curry. They added a nice sweetness and texture to the dish.


Isgak Daniels
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This chicken curry with sweet potatoes was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was perfect, with the sweetness of the potatoes balancing out the savory curry. I also loved the addition of coconut milk, which gave the dish a creamy and ric