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Burmese Chicken Curry Recipe

Burmese Chicken Curry Recipe

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This recipe is for a mildly spiced Burmese chicken curry with a flavorful fish-infused sauce. It pairs perfectly with rice and Indian breads like chapati, roti, or naan.

Ingredients

Chicken Curry:

  • 2 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 5 teaspoons corn oil
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced lemongrass
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Rub chicken thighs: Rub chicken thighs with curry powder, salt, and garam masala; cover and set aside.
  2. Make spice paste: Combine onions, 2 tablespoons water, garlic, paprika, ginger, and cayenne pepper in a blender; blend into a smooth paste.
  3. Cook chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet, add onion-spice paste, cook until darkened. Add chicken thighs, cook, then add tomatoes, fish sauce, lemongrass, water; simmer covered until chicken is tender. Finish by reducing sauce.

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