Yellow curry

Yellow Curry

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

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

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

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 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

• Thai cuisine
• Curry
• Green curry
• Red curry