This authentic Thai dish is made with coconut milk, chicken, cilantro and Massaman curry. It's delicious!
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Amy Cagle-Babcock |
| Prep time | 1 hour |
| 1⁄2 | Can | condensed milk (FOR MARINADE: unsweetened) |
| 2⁄3 | Cup | shallots (minced) |
| 2 | Tablespoon | brown sugar |
| 2 | Tablespoon | soy sauce |
| 1 | Tablespoon | garlic (minced) |
| 1 | Teaspoon | cumin and coriander |
| 1 | Pound | chicken breasts |
| 1 | Can | coconut milk (FOR SAUCE: unsweetened) |
| 1⁄2 | Cup | peanut butter |
| 4 | Teaspoon | brown sugar (light; firmly packed) |
| 2 | Clove | garlic (finely chopped) |
| 1 | Tablespoon | fish sauce (available at Oriental food markets) |
| 1 | Tablespoon | soy sauce |
| 1 | Tablespoon | Massaman curry paste (canned; available at Oriental food market or in the International section of grocery store) |
| 1⁄2 | Teaspoon | curry powder |
| 1⁄2 | Cup | hot water |
| 2 | Teaspoon | lime juice |
| Unknown | marinated chicken pieces (FOR CHICKEN: cut into bite-sized pieces) | |
| Unknown | peanut oil | |
| 1 | purple onion (finely chopped) | |
| 1 | green pepper (finely chopped) | |
| 1 | Bunch | green onions (white and some green parts; chopped up) |
| 1 | carrot (up to 2; finely grated) | |
| 1 | Package | penne |
| Unknown | bean sprouts (fresh; to taste) | |
| Unknown | cilantro (fresh; to taste) | |
| Unknown | mozzarella cheese (or Parmesan; grated) | |
| Unknown | peanuts (unsalted, roasted; chopped) |
FOR MARINADE
Process milk, shallots, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, cumin, and coriander in a blender until smooth. Place chicken in a shallow dish and add marinade. Toss to coat, cover, and let stand in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
FOR SAUCE
Combine coconut milk, peanut butter, brown sugar, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, cury paste, and curry powder in a medium saucepan. Whisk in thoroughly 1/2c. hot water. Simmer, stirrring occasinoally, over low heat until the flavors are well blended, 15-20 minutes. More Massaman curry paste can be added for additional heat or flavor. Removed from heat and stir in lime juice.
FOR CHICKEN
Saute chicken, onions, green pepper, green onions, and carrots in peanut oil, being careful not to overcook. When chicken is almost done, add carrots. In a separate pan, boil pasta. when pasta is done, drain and put in pasta bowl. Add chicken mixure and some of the sauce, more or less to suit your taste. Add bean sprouts and cilantro to taste. Top with mozzarella or Parmesan cheese and peanuts.
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