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Pad Prik King

A vibrant Thai dish featuring crispy green beans in a sweet and spicy coconut milk sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups green beans trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 can 14 oz coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Wok or large frying pan
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Begin by washing and trimming the green beans.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the green beans to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
  4. Stir in the red curry paste, cooking for an additional minute.
  5. Slowly add the coconut milk while stirring well.
  6. Mix in fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and salt.
  7. Let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Notes

Serve with jasmine rice or noodles to soak up the sauce.