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
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Chicken Thigh , bone-in |
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2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
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1 medium | Onion , sliced |
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3 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 tablespoon | Curry powder |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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400 ml | Coconut Milk , thick |
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2 cups | Water |
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2 medium | Potato , peeled and cubed |
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2 medium | Carrot , peeled and sliced |
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1 tablespoon | Fish sauce |
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1 tablespoon | Sugar |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Cilantro , for garnish |
Instructions
- 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2 Add the sliced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- 3 Stir in the curry powder and turmeric powder, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- 4 Add the chicken thighs to the pot, browning them on all sides.
- 5 Pour in the coconut milk and water, stirring to combine.
- 6 Add the cubed potatoes and sliced carrots to the pot.
- 7 Stir in the fish sauce and sugar, then season with salt to taste.
- 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 Adjust seasoning as needed, then remove from heat.
- 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.