Thai Green Curry

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Put the potatoes in a pan of boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.

   5 min
2. 2
   Step 2:

   Add the green beans and cook for a further 3 minutes, until both vegetables are just tender but not too soft.

   3 min
3. 3
   Step 3:

   Drain the potatoes and beans and set aside.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Heat the sunflower oil in a wok or large frying pan until very hot.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Add the garlic and cook for only a few seconds, until golden; do not let it become very dark.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Add the Thai green curry paste and stir for a few seconds to cook the spices and release their flavours.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Pour in the coconut milk and bring it to a bubble.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Stir in the fish sauce and sugar, then add the chicken pieces.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 8 minutes, until the chicken is cooked.

   8 min
10. 10
    Step 10:

    Add the potatoes and green beans and warm them through in the hot coconut milk. Stir in the shredded kaffir lime leaves, or lime zest.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Add the basil leaves and leave them on the heat only briefly so they retain their brightness.

12. 12
    Step 12:

    Scatter with the lime garnish and serve immediately with boiled rice.