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Vietnamese Coconut Curry (Cari Ga)

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A lighter, brighter curry than its Indian or Thai cousins — chicken simmered in coconut milk with lemongrass, sweet potato and curry powder. Aromatic, warming, and reliably loved by kids.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 35 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.36

Approx £5.44 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Vietnamese Coconut Curry (Cari Ga)

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cube the chicken thighs. Pound the lemongrass with the back of a knife and chop. Cube the sweet potato and slice the carrots.
  2. 2
    Brown the chicken in a heavy pan for 5 minutes. Add chopped onion, garlic, ginger and lemongrass. Cook 3 minutes.
  3. 3
    Stir in the curry powder, sugar and fish sauce. Toast for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4
    Pour in the coconut milk and chicken stock. Add the sweet potato and carrots. Simmer for 25 minutes uncovered.
  5. 5
    The vegetables should be tender and the sauce slightly reduced. Top with coriander. Serve with rice or crusty baguette.

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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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