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Thai Bamboo Shoot Curry (Gaeng Phed Nor Mai)

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Serves: 3

Thai Bamboo Shoot Curry (Gaeng Phed Nor Mai)

If you love bold, aromatic Thai flavors, you'll adore Thai Bamboo Shoot Curry! This dish is a favorite across Thailand, especially in Isaan (Northeastern Thailand) and the central region. Depending on where you are, you'll find different versions—some creamy with coconut milk, others spicy and packed with herbs.

Ingredients

Steps

  • Cooking Thai Bamboo Shoot Curry (Gaeng Phed Nor Mai):

    1. If using fresh bamboo shoots, boil them for 20–30 minutes, then drain and rinse. If using fermented bamboo shoots, slice them and rinse well before cooking for a couple times.

      If using fermented bamboo shoots, slice them rinse well before cooking for a couple times.

    2. Slice chicken into bite sizes.

      Slice chicken into bite sizes.

    3. In a pot, heat half of the coconut milk over medium heat until it starts to thicken and become fragrant.

      In a pot, heat half of the coconut milk over medium heat

    4. Stir in red curry paste and cook until aromatic.

      Stir in red curry paste and cook until aromatic.

    5. Add the sliced chicken and stir until it’s lightly cooked.

      Add the sliced chicken and stir until it’s lightly cooked.

    6. Pour in the rest of the coconut milk and water.

      Pour in the rest of the coconut milkPour in the water.

    7. Add the bamboo shoots and let it simmer for a few minutes.

      Add the bamboo shoots and let it simmer for a few minutes.

    8. Add palm sugar and fish sauce. Adjust to taste.

      Add palm sugar - bamboo shoots curryAdd fish sauce - bamboo shoots curry

    9. Toss in the kaffir lime leaves, red chili slices, and basil leaves. Stir well and let it cook for another 1–2 minutes. Turn off the heat and serve hot with jasmine rice! 🍚🔥

      Toss in the kaffir lime leavesToss in the red chili slicesToss in the basil leavesTurn off the heat and serve hot with jasmine rice! 🍚🔥

Recipe Notes

Tips

Bamboo shoots take center stage in this curry, bringing a tender crunch that soaks up all the rich, flavorful red curry sauce. Want to pack in more veggies? Go for it! The creamy coconut sauce is incredibly versatile and works with just about anything you have in your kitchen.

Oh, and let's be real—a side of fluffy jasmine rice is a must! You'll want every last drop of that spicy, saucy goodness. 🍛🔥😊 So now, let's cook it!