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Thai Red Curry

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Spicier, deeper, brick-red Thai curry with chicken, bamboo shoots and basil. Punchier than green, rich with coconut. Twenty minutes including washing-up.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 20 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.37

Approx £5.50 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Thai Red Curry

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat oil in a wok. Fry curry paste 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. 2
    Add half the coconut milk, bubble 3 minutes until oil splits out.
  3. 3
    Add cubed chicken, cook 5 minutes. Add bamboo shoots, sliced pepper, lime leaves and remaining coconut milk.
  4. 4
    Simmer 8 minutes. Season with fish sauce and palm sugar.
  5. 5
    Off the heat, stir in basil. Top with sliced chilli. Serve with jasmine rice.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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