Curry Chicken with Potatoes
So proud of myself because I, a noob cook, has finally made some edible (& delicious!) chicken curry, in the way that I enjoyed when I am ordering it outside *tearing* Even B agreed said that this is one of the best tasting curries he had tried, so I think I have succeeded! (not shy =x)
I used the red curry paste I bought from Bangkok, but I didn’t follow the instructions of using 500ml of coconut milk as well as the specific steps because the first time round, following the recipe did not yield good results (it’s too creamy & watery). So the second time round, I experimented with my own way of cooking and it tastes better ;p
I save time in cutting the chicken by buying one from the market and asking the uncle to cut the chicken to small pieces and putting them into two bags. I freeze each bag of chicken (up to a week) and whenever I need to use (for cooking dishes such as this chicken herbal soup), I just have to thaw the chicken, wash, and it’s good for cooking.
This is an easy, cheap and satisfying dish to make. It look about 30 minutes from preparation to end (and you can cook the rice in the meantime). The cost? Only about S$5 and the quantity is enough to feed up to 3 people (or two hungry wolves like us). With the rising food prices, it’s definitely much, much cheaper to eat at home, not to mention the satisfaction and joy one gets from cooking … won’t you agree? ;p
Curry Chicken with Potatoes (Close up)
Ingredients
(Serves 2-3)
- Half chicken (chopped to small pieces, or you can also use other parts like drumsticks or wings)
- 50g red curry paste (I used R.S.T brand bought in Bangkok)
- 1 tsp of chilli powder (adjust or omit according to the brand of curry paste used)
- 200ml light coconut milk
- 300ml chicken stock/plain drinking water
- 100g green beans/french beans (cut to 2-inch length)
- 300g potatoes, peeled and quartered (I soak the cut potatoes in water for about 10 minutes)
- 1 stalk of curry leaf (I have a potted curry leaf plant)
- 1 stalk of thai basil (courtesy of my kind neighbour who’s growing her own)Cooking Note:
Depending on the paste you used, you can adjust the taste accordingly by adding curry leaf, thai basil, lemongrass, cut chilli, chilli powder, fish sauce etcDirections
1. In a wok (or saucepan if you prefer), mix the curry paste with the coconut milk, let it come to a gentle boil and stir thoroughly for a few minutes.
2. Add the chicken stock (or water), chilli powder and bring to a boil. Add chicken and potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, flipping the chicken pieces & potatoes now and then so that they are evenly cooked. Test the taste of the curry, adjust spiciness & taste according to your preference.
3. Close the lid partially (my wok has an air vent on the lid so I can cover fully) and let it cook for another 5 minutes. Taste to see if the potatoes are in the softness you like.
4. Add the beans and cooked for another 3-5 minutes. Season with fish sauce if needed. Serve with white rice or baguette.
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I’m submitting this dish to Art You Eat #5 – Autumn Edition. Although we don’t have autumn in Singapore (we do have the rainy year-end moonsoon season that is approaching), I am sure this hearty curry with its orangy red hue (that is reminisce of autumn) will warm up one’s tummy during the cooler season =)
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i love using curry paste ^_^…as making my own curry paste can be quite a consuming activity. great for weekends, not great for weekdays ^_^
your curry looks fantastic, by the way. very autumny ^_^
I love curry potatoes. There was once, I use cream instead of coconut milk, the taste is too creamy for me.
Your curry looks great with the added beans. I will keep a lookout for these paste when I go chatuchuk the next time!
You go to the wet market?
Whoa, I get my stuff including from the supermarket *hide my face with my palm and fingers*
Nice curry but no have R.S.T paste here leh….*drooling starts*
Whoa! Burn baby burn! I love curry, hey any of u rememer that curry in a hurry song? Hurry hurry hurry I love to eat my curry! So many memories…I love anything in curry from those yummy long beans and potatoes. The potatoes in your curry looks like it’ll melt in your mouth! Curry with crusty baguette! Slurp!
This looks very tasty, and as you pointed out very economical! Plus, making this would not only use up the chicken taking up valuable freezer space but also use mostly ingredients I have on hand, eliminating the need to leave the house
Looking at your curry, makes me want to eat curry! Can cook for me or not?
Subtract the curry, add tomatoes and you have a European dish. It amazes me how close many dishes are.
I would enjoy this dish on this cool, rainy eve.
Well done! Your bowl of curry potato sure looks yummy! I agree with you, eating in so much more economical nowadays and also, so much more healthier as definitely no MSG and veggie cleaned
properly. Ahh…of course, the self-satisfaction!
yay, i totally agree, cheaper and a very nice sense of satisfaction when one whips up something delicious! your chicken curry looks sooo good YUMMY!
A great recipe that uses lots of items that I keep in my pantry. I’d love to have curry leaves growing on my windowsill!
Sounds so good and hearty…yum.
Nothing beats a good curry, and yours looks amazing. Would you believe I didn’t buy any curry paste when I was there – duh!
How large is this amazing garden of yours with the eggplants and peppers and curry leaves? *jealous*
I don’t have the chance to use red curry from thai’s to cook yet!.I still have the paste in my pantry!..Yes,it’s cheaper to cook at home now,save $$ and taste better!!..Now u make me wanna to cook red curry!
rita, wow you’re a pro cook… can make your own curry paste! *salutes* hehe
didally, me too … I used coconut cream instead of milk the first time round too =x
tigerfish, opps me sound “auntie” ;p I go market once a week to buy chicken, fresh yth & roast meat … ‘chop chop’ buy and go =D
Joyce, after watching the mtv you sent me last night, the silly tune keeps playing in my mind … “Hurry Hurry Hurry, Buy my rice and curry” … so cute and so annoying at the same time =P
Fearless K, me too … I try to stock up my fridge so that I don’t have to go out too =x
LCOM, can … curry is simple … in return you bake something for me, haha =x
peter, the European version sounds as nice and hearty too ;D
Precious Pea, hi5! only fellow foodie cooks can appreciate and understand ^o^
Tastes of Home, thank you girl! =)
Lydia, I just have the feeling that you will use the hottest chilli powder in your pantry if you’re making this ;p
noblepig, thank you ^^
Dee, I know it’s quite challenging to buy stuff from Chatuchuk Market, especially since it’s so hot and you have to look after your kids too. My so call ‘garden’ is just a few potted plants along the corridor ;p
beachlover, you know you want to use the red curry paste in your pantry ;p remember to take photo ;D
This is exactly what I want for lunch! I only wish I had planted Thai basil this year–I will next summer for sure.
You culinary temptress!
You know, up until a few years ago, I wouldn’t go near anything curry. Nowadays, I can’t get enough of the stuff, I put it in everything. I’ve even put it in my oatmeal, but don’t tell anyone I said that.
It is all about not-giving-up!!!! Your curry looks so tempting and delicious.
Thanks so much for entering the event! This looks really really delicious and perfect for Autumn!
You know, I am going to cook this dish this week, as I have lots of Thai basil growing… I better go buy the green beans. Your dish looks better with green beans…
my favorite Sunday lunch, to be eaten with roti canai
lisa, woah so crops only stay alive for 1 season (summer)… It’s hot all year round so our crops can survive for many years if one don’t kill them (which I do often =P)
Marysol, curry in oatmeal … that’s unique! You have to showcase that one day ^_^
nina, thank you =)
Holly, thank you… I had fun taking part =)
Ning, I wanna go steal your Thai Basil… hehe just kidding! ;p
vkeong, thanks ^o^
That curry looks good! One of the things that I really like about curries is that you can easily play around with the recipe until you get just what you want.
I am a fan of curry. Your dish makes me crave for more now.
That’s a fine looking curry! I always find curries so difficult to photograph (mine always look so…monochrome) but yours looks amazing!
It doesn’t seem like you fit the title noob cook anymor
All of the foods you’ve been posting look so delicious.
Hey there NC! I think Jude’s right, there’s no way a Noob could have made something this beautiful and delicious. You’ll have to change your name!
I don’t think you count as a noobcook when you cook like this! Yum! I could go a bowl of that right now.
Ah, curry, potatoes, chicken…how delightful. Lovely colors, too.
I will tell Mitzi that she has a friend in the blogging community – she will be so flattered!
Kevin, thanks! I totally agree … add some spices/sauces here and there to tweak to one liking ;p
lk, thankssss =D
Su Lin, thank you, you are too kind =)
Jude, Tom A & Foodycat – aww thank you guys. I know it’s a long way to go b4 I can abandon my noob cook status (if that ever happens), but I’m still floating right now anyway =D
Katie, thank you! Tell Mitzi I said hi ^o^