Cà Ri Gà

Cà Ri Gà

Cà Ri Gà

A Vietnamese coconut milk chicken curry fragrant with lemongrass, turmeric, and sweet potato — lighter than Indian curries, typically served with baguette for dipping.

Cuisines

Vietnamese

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams chicken thighs, bone-in
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
400 ml coconut milk
2 cups water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
salt to taste
fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add the sliced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. 3 Stir in the curry powder and turmeric powder, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  4. 4 Add the chicken thighs to the pot, browning them on all sides.
  5. 5 Pour in the coconut milk and water, stirring to combine.
  6. 6 Add the cubed potatoes and sliced carrots to the pot.
  7. 7 Stir in the fish sauce and sugar, then season with salt to taste.
  8. 8 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  9. 9 Adjust seasoning as needed, then remove from heat.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken with a bit of curry powder and fish sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.