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Yellow Curry[edit]

Yellow curry is a popular dish in Thai cuisine, known for its rich and creamy texture, as well as its mild and slightly sweet flavor. It is one of the three main types of Thai curry, alongside green curry and red curry.

Ingredients[edit]

Yellow curry is typically made with a combination of coconut milk, curry paste, and a variety of spices and herbs. The key ingredients often include:

Preparation[edit]

The preparation of yellow curry involves creating a curry paste, which is then cooked with coconut milk to form a thick, flavorful sauce. The process generally includes the following steps:

1. Making the Curry Paste: The curry paste is made by blending together turmeric, coriander, cumin, lemongrass, galangal, garlic, and shallots. 2. Cooking the Curry: The paste is fried in a pan until aromatic, then coconut milk is added to create the sauce. 3. Adding Ingredients: Common additions include chicken, potatoes, and carrots. The dish is simmered until the meat is cooked and the vegetables are tender. 4. Seasoning: The curry is seasoned with fish sauce and palm sugar to balance the flavors.

Variations[edit]

Yellow curry can vary significantly depending on the region and the cook. Some variations include:

Vegetarian Yellow Curry: Made without meat, often including tofu or additional vegetables.
Seafood Yellow Curry: Incorporates seafood such as shrimp or fish.
Spicy Yellow Curry: Adjusted with additional chili peppers for more heat.

Serving[edit]

Yellow curry is typically served with jasmine rice or sticky rice, which helps to balance the rich flavors of the curry. It is often garnished with fresh herbs such as cilantro or Thai basil.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Yellow curry''' is a type of [[curry]] that is common in [[Thai cuisine]]. It is also found in the cuisines of other Asian countries, including [[India]] and [[Malaysia]]. The curry gets its color and flavor from a blend of spices, which typically includes [[turmeric]], [[cumin]], and [[coriander]].
+== Yellow Curry ==
+[[File:Kaeng_kari_kai.JPG|thumb|right|A bowl of yellow curry with chicken]]
+'''Yellow curry''' is a popular dish in [[Thai cuisine]], known for its rich and creamy texture, as well as its mild and slightly sweet flavor. It is one of the three main types of Thai curry, alongside [[green curry]] and [[red curry]].
 == Ingredients ==
-The primary ingredients in yellow curry are [[turmeric]], [[cumin]], and [[coriander]]. These spices are often combined with [[garlic]], [[lemongrass]], and [[ginger]] to create a flavorful and aromatic paste. This paste is then cooked with [[coconut milk]] to create the curry sauce. Other ingredients, such as [[chicken]], [[beef]], [[fish]], or [[vegetables]], are then added to the sauce.
+Yellow curry is typically made with a combination of [[coconut milk]], [[curry paste]], and a variety of [[spices]] and [[herbs]]. The key ingredients often include:
+* [[Coconut milk]]
+* [[Yellow curry paste]]
+* [[Turmeric]]
+* [[Coriander]]
+* [[Cumin]]
+* [[Lemongrass]]
+* [[Galangal]]
+* [[Garlic]]
+* [[Shallots]]
+* [[Fish sauce]]
+* [[Palm sugar]]
+* [[Kaffir lime leaves]]
 == Preparation ==
-To prepare yellow curry, the spices are first ground into a paste. This can be done using a [[mortar and pestle]] or a food processor. The paste is then fried in oil until it becomes fragrant. Coconut milk is then added to the pan, followed by the main ingredients. The curry is then simmered until the ingredients are cooked through and the flavors have melded together.
+The preparation of yellow curry involves creating a curry paste, which is then cooked with coconut milk to form a thick, flavorful sauce. The process generally includes the following steps:
+. '''Making the Curry Paste''': The curry paste is made by blending together turmeric, coriander, cumin, lemongrass, galangal, garlic, and shallots.
+. '''Cooking the Curry''': The paste is fried in a pan until aromatic, then coconut milk is added to create the sauce.
+. '''Adding Ingredients''': Common additions include [[chicken]], [[potatoes]], and [[carrots]]. The dish is simmered until the meat is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
+. '''Seasoning''': The curry is seasoned with fish sauce and palm sugar to balance the flavors.
 == Variations ==
-There are many variations of yellow curry, depending on the region and personal preference. In [[Thailand]], for example, yellow curry is often made with [[potatoes]] and [[onions]], and is sometimes sweetened with [[palm sugar]]. In [[India]], yellow curry often includes [[yogurt]] or [[cream]], and may be spicier than its Thai counterpart.
+Yellow curry can vary significantly depending on the region and the cook. Some variations include:
+* '''Vegetarian Yellow Curry''': Made without meat, often including tofu or additional vegetables.
+* '''Seafood Yellow Curry''': Incorporates seafood such as shrimp or fish.
+* '''Spicy Yellow Curry''': Adjusted with additional chili peppers for more heat.
 == Serving ==
-Yellow curry is typically served with [[rice]], although it can also be served with [[noodles]]. It is often garnished with fresh herbs, such as [[cilantro]] or [[basil]], and served with a side of [[lime]] or [[lemon]] wedges.
+Yellow curry is typically served with [[jasmine rice]] or [[sticky rice]], which helps to balance the rich flavors of the curry. It is often garnished with fresh herbs such as [[cilantro]] or [[Thai basil]].
+== Related Pages ==
-== See also ==
+* [[Thai cuisine]]
+* [[Curry]]
 * [[Green curry]]
 * [[Red curry]]
-* [[Massaman curry]]
-* [[Panang curry]]
+[[Category:Thai cuisine]]
 [[Category:Curry]]
-[[Category:Thai cuisine]]
-[[Category:Indian cuisine]]
-[[Category:Malaysian cuisine]]
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