Gradual Cooker Coconut Hen Curry

We love this straightforward Coconut Hen Curry as a result of it’s so easy to organize with elements which will already be in your pantry and the gradual cooker makes it even simpler. This scrumptious curry is stuffed with tons of spices, tender hen, and creamy coconut milk. Pair with rice and naan and you’ve got a straightforward, flavorful meal.

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This recipe is from one in every of our cookbooks! It was first revealed within the guide Fool’s Information to Gradual Cooker Cooking which Rachel wrote in 2013. It’s been a household favourite recipe ever since! The cookbook was republished as The Stay At Home Chef Slow Cooker Cookbook in 2021 and even received an Amazon Weekly Finest Vendor Award!

Ingredient Notes

• Hen Breasts: Minimize into bite-size items. You may additionally use boneless skinless hen thighs with out altering cooking occasions.
• Candy Onion: Candy onions or Vidalia praise the coconut milk and curry spices nicely. You too can use a yellow onion.
• Garlic: Recent garlic is at all times finest. You should use the sort from a jar, however simply comprehend it has a barely extra bitter taste.
• Curry Powder: We use a yellow curry powder which you can simply discover within the spice aisle of your native grocery retailer.
• Coconut Milk: The total-fat model provides a powerful coconut taste and a wealthy creaminess that you simply’ll need.
• Diced Tomatoes: We use canned diced tomatoes for this recipe. You too can use fire-roasted tomatoes.
• Tomato Sauce: This thickens the stew and provides a concentrated tomato taste.
• Granulated Sugar: A small quantity balances the acidity and enhances the general taste.

Coconut Milk Choices

Use full-fat coconut milk for the perfect coconut taste and the creamiest outcomes. When you’re searching for a lighter choice, you may substitute low-fat coconut milk for those who want, however your dish received’t be as thick. Repair this by including half a tablespoon of cornstarch blended with a tablespoon of water to thicken the sauce.

You too can substitute coconut cream for coconut milk. They’re nearly at all times interchangeable. Not surprisingly, coconut cream will make your Straightforward Coconut Curry much more thick and wealthy.

Alter the Warmth

Thai curry is historically served spicy, however ours is fairly delicate. The coconut milk additionally brings down the spice stage a bit by itself.

If you wish to crank up the warmth, add some chili garlic sauce (add half a teaspoon at a time after which style earlier than including extra) or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.

Servings Strategies

Serve on a mattress of white rice (we love Jasmine rice), which soaks up all of the curry taste. You too can use brown rice for those who want, although it’s not conventional.

Curry pairs nicely with noodles. Rice noodles (vermicelli) are a well-liked alternative attributable to straightforward absorption of the curry sauce. You too can use udon or soba, which may simply be discovered within the asian meals aisle of your native grocery store. You may even use spaghetti if pressed for time.

Don’t neglect to pair with naan for dipping in that scrumptious curry sauce. Now we have an excellent Homemade Naan recipe or you may at all times use store-bought in a pinch!