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Burmese Chicken Curry with Coconut Rice recipe by Safe Plated

Burmese Chicken Curry with Coconut Rice

A flavorful and aromatic chicken curry simmered in coconut milk with traditional Burmese spices, served with fluffy coconut-infused rice.

60m4 servings
Contains fish
550 cal|40g protein|55g carbs|20g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken Thighs
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro
  • 1.5 cups Jasmine Rice
  • 0.25 cup Coconut Flakes
  • 2 cups Water

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a large pot, sauté diced onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
  2. 2Add turmeric powder, paprika, and chicken thighs. Brown the chicken on all sides.
  3. 3Pour in coconut milk and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  4. 4Meanwhile, rinse jasmine rice. Add to a saucepan with water and coconut flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
  5. 5Stir lime juice and cilantro into the curry. Serve hot with coconut rice.

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