Thai Green Curry with Cod and Spinach

30m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Finely slice the shallots and half the chillies.
  2. 2Pick most of the Thai basil leaves, reserving a few for later.
  3. 3Toss the shallots, chillies and basil together and set aside.
  4. 4Blend half the coconut milk with the spinach and coriander until completely smooth and vividly green.
  5. 5Add a splash of the bone broth if needed to help it blend.
  6. 6Heat the remaining coconut milk in a wide pan over a medium heat.
  7. 7Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the fat starts to split and it smells rich and aromatic.
  8. 8Stir in the curry paste and cook for 5 minutes until darker and fragrant.
  9. 9Add the sugar and cook for 2 minutes until lightly caramelised, then deglaze with half the fish sauce.
  10. 10Pour in the spinach liquid and the remaining bone broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  11. 11Add the cod and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until just cooked through and flaky.
  12. 12Season with lime juice and the remaining fish sauce, then stir through the reserved Thai basil leaves.
  13. 13Divide the rice between bowls, top with the cod and spoon over the green curry sauce.
  14. 14Finish with the shallot salad just before serving.

Ingredients

  • 400 g cod loin
  • 2 shallots, finely sliced
  • 4 Thai red chillies, thinly sliced
  • 1 handful fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 400 ml light coconut milk
  • 70 g Thai green curry paste
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 400 ml chicken bone broth
  • 150 g spinach
  • 30 g fresh coriander
  • 2 Juice limes
  • 300 g cooked jasmine rice

Equipment

wide pan