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    Instant Pot Thai Green Curry with Chicken

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    Published: Aug 1, 2017 | Updated: Apr 9, 2021 | Author: Paint the Kitchen Red | 185 Comments

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    Instant Pot Thai Green Curry Pinterest pin with colorful green curry in white bowl on three colorful napkins. With lime slice and chilies on a black background. From Paint the Kitchen Red

    Instant Pot Thai Green Curry is a creamy coconut curry with the flavors of green chilies, Thai Basil, lime, coriander, and cumin. This spicy curry is as good as your favorite restaurant Thai green curry but is so quick and easy that it can be ready in less than 30 minutes.  Serve it with Instant Pot Jasmine Rice for an amazing flavor combination!

    Instant Pot Thai Green Curry with Chicken with colorful green curry in white bowl on three colorful napkins. With lime slice and chilies on a black background- Paint the Kitchen Red

    Table of Contents


    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. TIPS
    3. INGREDIENTS
    4. STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
    5. RECIPE CARD – PRINTABLE
    6. RELATED RECIPES AND GUIDES

    Introduction

    My family loves Thai food and we used to go out to Thai restaurants all the time, but now we hardly ever do.  I’m usually my own worst critic, and for me to say this is not easy:  I think the Thai curries that I make at home are as good as restaurant Thai curries.

    Best of all, they are so quick and easy that I can have dinner on the table in 20 minutes if I prep the ingredients ahead of time and cook the Jasmine rice and curry in the Instant Pot at the same time (together!) using the pot-in-pot method.

    If you want to find out more about my quest to create the best Thai curries at home, please read my Instant Pot Thai Red Curry with Chicken. The bottom line is that ingredients make a big difference.

    I usually like to use Thai eggplants in my Instant Pot green curry but I visited the Asian store three times in the past week and they were all out!  So I made the curry with zucchini and bell peppers.  

    I like to use green vegetables just for aesthetics, but you can substitute any vegetables of your choice.

    Thai green curry paste has a wonderful combination of flavors including green chilies, garlic, galangal ginger, shallots, lemongrass, lime leaves, coriander, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, and black pepper.

    Out of all the Thai curries, massaman curry is the mildest and green curry is the hottest/spiciest. Even at Thai restaurants, I get the other curries medium or spicy, but I like to order mild green curry because it’s still pretty spicy!

    Here are some Thai recipes you might like to try out
    – Instant Pot Thai Red Curry
    – Instant Pot Thai Massaman Curry
    – Instant Pot Thai Panang Curry
    – Instant Pot Thai Yellow Curry
    – Instant Pot Thai Peanut Noodles
    – Instant Pot Thai Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
    – Instant Pot Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang)
    – Instant Pot Jasmine Rice

    TIPS AND SUBSTITUTIONS


    Green Curry Paste

    Maesri and Mae Ploy are my two favorite Thai curry paste brands. I can’t emphasize enough how much of a difference the brand makes. You can find them at Southeast Asian grocery stores or on amazon.

    In my experience, getting the brand of Thai green curry paste available at regular grocery stores does not produce great flavor.

    If the curry is too spicy at the end, add some more coconut milk when you’re cooking the vegetables.


    Lime Leaves

    Lime leaves (also known as k-lime, makrut or kaffir lime leaves) add unique flavor to Thai curries.

    You can find them at Asian grocery stores. I highly recommend using them. They keep very well in the freezer!

    I like to either scrunch up the lime leaves and bruise them before adding them to the curry or chiffonade them by cutting them into very thin strips. This releases the oils from the leaves and adds a stronger flavor.

    If you can’t find lime leaves, add an extra teaspoon or two of lime juice. Taste as you go.


    Thai Basil

    Thai basil is another ingredient you can find at an Asian grocery store. It, too, adds a unique flavor to Thai recipes and I recommend trying to find it. But if you can’t locate Thai basil, substitute with regular Italian basil.


    Fish Sauce

    I really like the quality of Red Boat fish sauce which you can find at Asian grocery stores or on amazon.  But it is more expensive than other fish sauce brands.  Tiparos is another brand of fish sauce I’ve used – it’s more affordably priced.

    There’s no substitute for fish sauce.  It adds that depth of flavor, the umami, to dishes.  I’ve had vegetarian readers recommend the Fysh brand of sauce.  But I haven’t tried it.  You may need to add a little extra.

    Soy sauce is also a substitute for fish sauce, but there is a flavor difference.

    Also note that Thai curries are generally eaten with rice. If you’re not planning on eating the curry with rice, you might need to adjust the salt by reducing the quantity of fish sauce.


    Palm Sugar

    Palm sugar is more authentic to a Thai curry than brown sugar is.  However, I frequently use brown sugar without sacrificing taste.


    Coconut Milk

    I use full-fat coconut milk. I find some coconut milk brands don’t do well during pressure cooking, including some brands that are widely available at grocery stores. My two favorite brands are Aroy-D and Chaokoh. Some readers recommend Trader Joe’s brand coconut milk.

    I frequently get questions about the coconut milk curdling after being pressure cooked in the Instant Pot. Yes, it will appear to be curdled when you open the Instant Pot. But once you stir it up and cook the vegetables in the curry sauce, the curry should be very smooth.


    Meats and Tofu

    You can easily substitute other meats or tofu for the chicken, but you’ll have to adjust the cooking time – here are some approximate times.  Note: the timing for meat is for bite-size strips!

    • Pork shoulder: 8 minutes Natural Pressure Release (NPR)
    • Beef chuck: 12 minutes NPR
    • Extra-firm tofu, cubed: 2 minutes, Quick Release (QR)

    Vegetables

    I sometimes choose to decrease the quantity of chicken and double the quantity of vegetables, so we eat less meat and more veggies.


    Spiciness

    This recipe makes a green curry that’s fairly spicy, but not extreme. If you’re unsure, start with just 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the green curry paste, and next time you can adjust the heat.


    Doubling the Recipe

    You can double all the ingredients in the recipe and pressure cook for the same amount of time. Just make sure your ingredients don’t go past the 2/3-full mark.


    Splatter Screen

    When you’re sauteing ingredients in the Instant Pot, the bubbling mixture can splatter. I like to use a splatter screen to cover the inner pot during this saute process.


    Burn Message

    If you regularly encounter the ‘burn’ message, feel free to add 1/4 cup of chicken broth when pressure cooking the coconut milk.
    [Read more: Instant Pot Burn Message]

    If you’re new to the Instant Pot and aren’t familiar with how to use it, you might find it helpful to first read one of the following guides and then come back here to learn how to make this recipe.

    • Instant Pot DUO Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot ULTRA Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot DUO EVO PLUS Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot DUO NOVA Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot DUO GOURMET Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot DUO CRISP Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot PRO Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot PRO CRISP Beginner’s Manual

    Instant Pot Thai Green Curry – Ingredients

    Instant Pot Thai Green Curry Ingredients - zuccchini, chicken, onion, water, bell pepper, bamboo shoots, Thai basil, coriander, cumin, brown sugar, green curry paste, fish sauce, coconut milk, lime leaves, not shown: lime juice - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Zucchini
    • Chicken
    • Onion
    • Water/broth
    • Bell pepper
    • Bamboo shoots
    • Thai basil
    • Coriander
    • Cumin
    • Brown sugar
    • Green curry paste
    • Fish sauce
    • Coconut milk
    • Lime juice (missing from photo)

    How to Make Green Curry in the Instant Pot (Step by Step Instructions)

    1. Turn on Saute Mode
    2. Saute spices and coconut milk
    3. Add remaining coconut milk and chicken
    4. Pressure cook
    5. Quick-release pressure
    6. Add vegetables and seasonings and saute

    How to Turn on Saute Mode

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    • Instant Pot DUO:  Select the Saute function.
    • Instant Pot ULTRA:  Select the Saute function and press Start.

    Saute Spices and Coconut Milk

    Instant Pot Thai Green Curry Instructions collage 1 - coconut milk and curry paste, spices, sauteed - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Stir together green curry paste and 1/2 can of coconut milk and saute until mixture is bubbly, a minute or two. Use a splatter screen if necessary, to guard against splatters from the coconut milk.
    • Stir in coriander and cumin and cook for 30 seconds.

    Add Remaining Coconut Milk and Chicken

    Instant Pot Thai Green Curry Instructions collage 2 - coconut milk, chicken, stirred - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Press Cancel to turn off Instant Pot.
    • Stir in chicken, remaining coconut milk, and chicken broth or water.

    Instant Pot Duo Pressure Cook 4 minutes

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    • Close the lid and make sure steam release handle is in Sealing position
    • Press Manual (or Pressure Cook) and + or – until the display reads 4 (4 minutes).

    Instant Pot Ultra Pressure Cook 4 minutes

    Instant Pot Ultra pressure cook 4 minutes collage - open lid, select pressure cook and set time to 00:04, display says on - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Close the lid.
    • Select Pressure Cook mode and adjust the time to 4 minutes (00:04).
    • Press ‘Start’.

    Pressure Cooking Process (Duo and Ultra)

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    Instant Pot Ultra pressure cooking collage - Ultra display shows On, float valve is up, display shows 00 00 - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Instant Pot display will change to On.
    • Once the Instant Pot is pressurized, the float valve will go up.
    • The display will count down to 0; it will then switch to Keep Warm mode and display L0:00  or 00 00 and begin to count up the number of minutes since pressure cooking completed.

    How to Quick Release Pressure (QR) on the DUO

    Instant Pot Quick Release collage - move handle to venting, float valve down, lid propped open - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Move the steam release handle to Venting. Steam will come out of the steam release handle.
    • When your Instant Pot is depressurized, the float valve will be in the down position.
    • Press Cancel and open the Instant Pot.

    How to Quick Release Pressure (QR) on the ULTRA

    Instant Pot Ultra Release Steam and Open collage - press steam release button, float valve in down position, Instant Pot Ultra is open - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Press down on the Steam Release Button until it locks into place, and steam begins to come out of the Steam Release Valve.
    • When your Instant Pot is depressurized, the float valve will be in the down position.
    • Press Cancel and open the Instant Pot.

    [Find out more about the pressure release methods and how and when to use them. ]

    Add Vegetables and Seasonings and Saute

    Instant Pot Thai Green Curry Instructions collage 3 - add vegetables to cooked curry, stir, add thai basil - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Select Saute mode.
    • Stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, bell pepper, zucchini, onion, bamboo shoots, and lime leaves.
    • Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.  Don’t overcook, as the vegetables will continue to cook in the residual heat.
    • Taste and adjust with more fish sauce, brown sugar or lime juice.
    • Stir in the Thai basil leaves.
    Instant Pot Thai Green Curry with Chicken with colorful green curry in white bowl on three colorful napkins. With lime slice and chilies on a black background- Paint the Kitchen Red

    Instant Pot Thai Green Curry with Chicken

    Instant Pot Thai Green Curry is a creamy coconut curry with the flavors of green chilies, Thai Basil, lime, coriander, cumin. This spicy curry will rival your favorite Thai takeout green curry but is so easy that it can be ready in less than 20 minutes.
    4.79 from 71 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 211
    Author: Paint the Kitchen Red
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    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Splatter Screen

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 Tbsp Thai Green curry paste preferably Maesri or Mae Ploy brand
    • 14 oz. coconut milk (1 can), preferably Aroy D or Chaokoh brand
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
    • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs sliced into thin bite-size pieces
    • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
    • 2 Tbsp  fish sauce more to taste
    • 1 Tbsp  brown sugar or to taste
    • 1 Tbsp  lime juice
    • 1 cup green bell pepper cubed or strips
    • 1 cup zucchini sliced or strips
    • 1/2 cup onion cubed
    • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots canned, sliced
    • 4   lime leaves slightly bruised *
    • 1/4 cup Thai Basil leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Select Saute mode and stir in green curry paste and 1/2 can of coconut milk until mixture is bubbly, about a minute or two.
    • Stir in coriander and cumin and cook for 30 seconds.
    • Press Cancel.
    • Stir in chicken, remaining coconut milk, and chicken broth.
    • Close Instant Pot and pressure cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
    • Do a Quick Release of pressure (QR) and open the Instant Pot. [Read More: The Different Pressure Release Methods]
    • Add in fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, bell pepper, zucchini, onions, bamboo shoots, and lime leaves.
    • Select Saute and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.  (Be sure not to overcook.  Vegetables will continue to cook in the residual heat.)
    • Taste and adjust with more fish sauce, brown sugar or lime juice.
    • Stir in the Thai basil leaves.
    • Serve with Instant Pot Jasmine Rice.

    Notes

    • Prep time does not include steps that are already accounted for in the ingredient list, e.g. chopped vegetables, diced chicken, etc.
    • Use a splatter screen if necessary, in the first step, to guard against coconut milk splatters.
    • You can choose to substitute the vegetables with your choice e.g. green beans, Thai eggplant, peas.
    • You can also increase the quantity of vegetables to suit your tastes.
    • My chicken was thinly sliced. If your pieces of chicken are larger, you’ll need to add on a few more minutes of cooking or just do a natural release of pressure.
    • * Lime leaves are also referred to as k-lime, makrut or kaffir lime leaves.
    • See the blog post for more detailed recipe tips.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 211 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Cholesterol: 37 mg | Sodium: 970 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 7 g
    Course Main Dishes
    Cuisine Asian, Thai
    Main Ingredient chicken
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Charlotte

      January 22, 2023 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite Instant Pot recipes. It is so fresh and flavorful. My husband and I have made this 4 times. We love how the veggies have crunch. Definitely use the Maesri brand curry paste. It is so much better than what is usually found in our grocery stores. Thank you for sharing this recipe! Now I plan to make the other curry recipes on your site!

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        January 23, 2023 at 1:44 pm

        Charlotte, thank you for taking the time to comment and I’m so glad you like it!

        Reply
      • Laura

        March 17, 2023 at 5:08 pm

        4 stars
        Just one issue – don’t use the chicken broth!

        I love the curry recipes on this website, and make the Panang Curry often! Yesterday I decided to make this Green Curry, and I followed the recipe. It turned out delicious, and I will absolutely make it again!

        However, this time, my coconut milk separated. This has never happened to me before, and I’ve made the Panang Curry many times! It always starts with coconut milk, curry paste, and chicken. This one starts with that plus chicken broth. I got the burn message on my instant pot, and when I checked inside, the coconut milk had separated! Never again for the chicken broth!!

        The curry was still very tasty though!

        Reply
        • Paint the Kitchen Red

          March 21, 2023 at 11:04 am

          Laura, thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry you had some issues, but glad it all turned out okay.

          Reply
    2. Fallon

      July 19, 2022 at 6:16 pm

      Thank you so much, Neena! The recipe turned out absolutely delicious. My coconut milk was a little on the thin side but that was nothing a little cornstarch slurry couldn’t fix. I can’t wait to try out another one of your instant pot recipes!

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        July 20, 2022 at 12:51 pm

        Hi Fallon, thank you for your comment. I’m so glad you liked the recipe and I do hope you’ll have a chance to try some others.

        Reply
      • Brianna

        August 30, 2022 at 10:41 am

        If I’m using egg plant instead of zuchini, should I pressure cook the egg plant with the chicken, or add it in during saute with the other vegetables?

        Reply
        • Paint the Kitchen Red

          August 30, 2022 at 2:09 pm

          Brianna, I think the eggplant would overcook if you pressure cook it. I would add it with the other veggies.

          Reply
    3. Fallon

      July 16, 2022 at 5:57 am

      Hi Neena, this recipe looks absolutely fantastic, and I can’t wait to try it out this afternoon. I’ll be using an 8 quart instant pot. Is this recipe fine for any size instant pot, or do I need to add a little extra broth or coconut milk? Many thanks

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        July 16, 2022 at 10:45 am

        Hi Fallon, you can make it as is, and you can also make 1.5x or 2x in the 8 quart. You would keep the timing the same if you increase the quantity. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    4. Lisa

      June 07, 2022 at 6:17 pm

      I almost never cook with chicken breasts, I prefer the dark meat of thighs but right now all I have is breasts. What adjustments would you recommend when using chicken breasts instead of thighs in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        June 08, 2022 at 12:52 pm

        Hi Lisa, I’m with you on chicken thighs. I have made Thai curries with chicken breasts and kept the cooking time the same with good results. However, you could even try reducing the pressure cook time to 3 minutes. No other changes.

        Reply
    5. Casey

      March 27, 2022 at 4:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love this! I have tried three green curry recipes this week and this was the best! Like many responders, I do not have access to lime leaves. I have been using a half teaspoon of kaffir lime powder. Thoughts on this product compared to fresh?

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        March 27, 2022 at 11:02 pm

        Casey, so good to hear. Thank you! I would say if you like the taste, then keep using it. But fresh/frozen fresh is always going to have a stronger flavor.

        Reply
    6. JennyO

      March 04, 2022 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made your excellent Thai Green Curry both in the Instant Pot and tonight, I adapted for my wok. The flavors are fantastic, tastes better than SF Thai spots (and that’s a high bar). This recipe, all day!

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        March 05, 2022 at 6:57 am

        Wow, that’s so great to hear. Thank you, Jenny!

        Reply
    7. Amy

      January 09, 2022 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      Delicious… restaurant worthy. Couldn’t find the lime leaves, so substituted with zest of 1 lime, and juice of 1 lime to include the 1 Tbsp the recipe called for. Added an extra 1 Tbsp of brown sugar. This will be a go to recipe.

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        January 09, 2022 at 5:17 pm

        Thanks, Amy! I appreciate you taking the time to review the recipe – glad you liked it.

        Reply
    8. Rachel

      November 05, 2021 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      This was hands down the best curry I have ever made, it achieved real depth of flavor. I am saving this one!

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        November 07, 2021 at 12:56 pm

        Thank you, Rachel! I’m so happy that you liked it.

        Reply
    9. Julie

      May 24, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious recipe. I was expecting a little thicker sauce. Did I do it correctly?

      Do you have a pad prik king recipe? My husband’s favorite Thai food.

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        May 24, 2021 at 6:01 pm

        Hi Julie – I’m so glad you liked it. What brand of coconut milk did you use? If you went with my recommendation and still found it to be too thin, you can omit the broth next time. You can also try using coconut cream which is thicker. Let me know how it goes.

        I don’t have a recipe on the blog for Pad Prik King but it’s pretty easy to make on the stove: Saute a tablespoon or two of red curry paste and oil – it will be potent 🙂 Stir fry chicken or your choice of meat. If using shrimp, saute that later. Add green beans. Season with a tablespoon of fish sauce and brown sugar. Add more according to your tastes. Saute till beans are cooked. Add shrimp if using, slightly before beans are cooked through. Enjoy!

        Reply
        • Julie

          June 14, 2021 at 6:20 pm

          What brand did I use? You don’t want to know but it was the wrong one. (Drops head in shame.) But, I just used your Chaokoh for making whipped coconut milk and it is a completely different species and I love it.

          Thank you for your quick Pad Prik King recipe. I will report back after I make it.

          Thank you again! Julie

          Reply
          • Leigh

            October 27, 2021 at 11:31 am

            What can I do to make pad prick king recipe less salty. Made a quick lunch with Shrimp today and found it very salty. Used the red curry paste you suggested but didn’t add 1 tbsp brown sugar as I thought the ratio seems very sweet. Maybe that is what balances out salt in paste. Should I dilute with water?
            Btw, made Red curry thai recipe and it was delish!

            Reply
            • Paint the Kitchen Red

              October 28, 2021 at 1:33 pm

              Hi Julie, when I make prik king shrimp with red curry paste, I don’t use a lot – maybe a teaspoon or less and I’ve not found it to be over salty. Did you use fish sauce too? If so, reduce or eliminate that first. To salvage this one, add more vegetables and stir fry, maybe?

    10. Jojo

      February 27, 2021 at 6:02 pm

      So delicious! I couldn’t find the kaffir leafs this time. I squeezed some fresh lime on top and that did the trick. I guess it’s time for me to find a good Asian market in SLC, UT. Thank you for the recipe! It was way easy and restaurant quality.

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        February 28, 2021 at 2:05 pm

        Hi Jojo, ahhh if you’re in Salt Lake City, then you can either go to the Liberty Park area (Southeast Asian Market) or to 33rd and State Street to the Chinatown shopping center where there’s a huge Asian grocery store!

        Reply
    11. Cyndi

      November 13, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      The most delicious green curry recipe! I’ve shared it with everyone I know that has an instant pot! This recipe tastes better than the restaurants! I like to add an extra can of coconut milk and the whole can of Maesri curry paste (I love spice!). Truly appreciate you sharing the recipe and your tips/tricks/ingredient recommendations. Your recommended curry paste and coconut milk brands really do make a difference!

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        November 15, 2020 at 8:19 pm

        Yay, thank you Cyndi. I’m glad you liked the recipe. Oh yeah, adding extra paste and coconut milk would be tasty and it also lasts longer if you have big eaters 🙂

        Reply
    12. Joel Embry

      November 04, 2020 at 1:57 am

      I’m so tired of trying recipes with high ratings and being disappointed. This is BLAND compared to the green curry chicken I got from 2 different restaurants.

      Reply
      • Joel Embry

        November 04, 2020 at 2:05 am

        Oh my mistake. I tasted a piece of zucchini which didn’t soak up the flavor well so it seemed bland mi put more curry and sugar then tasted the soup… WOW, spicy

        Reply
        • Paint the Kitchen Red

          November 04, 2020 at 4:27 pm

          Hi Joel, not a lot of people would come back and say “my mistake”. Thank you for doing that!

          Reply
    13. Revital

      October 22, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      this is my second time making this recipe and I love it! so firstly, thank you! I have a real issue with not being able to adhere to quantities and measurements. if I find that I added too many veggies let’s say, and there’s not enough “soup”, what would be my move here- add more coconut milk at the end? thank you again!

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        October 23, 2020 at 10:24 am

        You are so welcome 🙂 That happens to me too and I just add extra coconut milk at the end.

        Reply
    14. Andrei

      October 15, 2020 at 6:00 am

      I’m wondering if I could substitute honey for the brown sugar? Lovely recipe btw!

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        October 15, 2020 at 10:13 am

        Andrei, I don’t see why not, but taste as you go starting off with a couple of teaspoons and adding more as you taste. Hope you like the recipe.

        Reply
    15. Ryan

      June 16, 2020 at 12:55 am

      5 stars
      Turned out AMAZING! Thanks for the relatively simple recipe. Hardest part is finding the ingredients. I found that the flavors were all there. Tasted like it was from my favorite Thai restaurant. One thing I’d say is that while the flavor was ALL THERE I felt like I could have made them come out about 10% more. I’m new to following recipes (usually just make it up as I go). Is it Common sense to add a little salt to any recipe you follow? I’m thinking next time I’ll do that or throw the Thai basil in a little earlier. I definitely used enough paste so that’s not it. (I like it spicy)
      Any suggestions? Or you think a pinch of salt or earlier adding of basil will do the trick?
      Thanks again!!

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        June 17, 2020 at 2:31 pm

        Hi Ryan, thanks for your comment! I understand what you’re asking and I’m thinking that you can either add salt or a bit more fish sauce. Don’t pressure cook the basil, but you can definitely add it in earlier. Thai curries can be seasoned based on your level of sweet, salty, spicy and sour. So feel free to add brown sugar, fish sauce, red chili or lime juice at the end after tasting.

        Reply
    16. Adrianne

      May 17, 2020 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight. I used the correct brand of curry paste (Mae Ploy).

      I substituted the coconut milk for heavy cream, because I was out.

      But I didn’t add the heavy cream until the end (to prevent curdling).

      So, I just added some water to replace the missing coconut milk until I was able to add in the creaminess.

      It turned out great!

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        May 18, 2020 at 4:06 pm

        Adrianne, thank you so much for sharing. Good to know that cream worked for you; good move to add it at the end.

        Reply
      • Orli

        October 10, 2020 at 4:46 pm

        Hi! I’m excited to make this. I’m coveting a green curry I had from a favorite restaurant (Luv2Eat Thai in Los Angeles). Their green curry is bright green and always tastes deliciously herbaceous. Do you think purreeing basil and adding it in at the end vs leaf garnish would add that green color and good flavor? Or not worth the trouble…

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        • Paint the Kitchen Red

          October 13, 2020 at 11:32 am

          I think that pureeing basil would give you the green color and stronger basil flavor. But you’ll like this curry either way. I would try it as written and if you feel like you’d like more color and flavor, do it next time 🙂

          Reply
      • Robmc

        September 01, 2022 at 5:38 pm

        5 stars
        Just made the green curry and the flavor was spot on with our favorite Thai place. My only problem was , I didn’t listen to you about using less curry paste to ease up on the heat a little . Oh well , will fix that next time . Is there any way to lessen the spice on our leftovers? Thanks for the great recipe.

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        • Paint the Kitchen Red

          September 01, 2022 at 6:49 pm

          Hi Adrianne, I’m sorry it was too spicy. But easily fixed. Add more coconut milk and extra veggies and/or chicken. I would add an extra 1/2 cup first, heat through and taste.

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    17. David Roberts

      May 16, 2020 at 11:04 pm

      5 stars
      Every instapot Thai curry recipe I’ve tried from Paint The Kitchen has been fantastic. For this one, I used about 2 1/4 tbsp of Mae Ploy green curry paste Chaokoh coconut milk and the flavor was just as good as our favorite Thai place, and better than some others, even though I didn’t have Keffir lime leaves or Thai basil. The heat was about 3 out of 5 according to the scale used in Thai restaurants in the Bellevue area–you can feel the heat, but it doesn’t distract from the flavor.

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        May 18, 2020 at 4:11 pm

        Awww thank you David! I’m so happy you like my Thai recipes and thanks for sharing your experience.

        Reply
        • Pauline

          April 10, 2022 at 3:44 pm

          5 stars
          Very delicious. I doubled the recipe (I added 2 minutes to the pressure cooking time) so that I would have leftovers to take to work this week.

          Reply
          • Paint the Kitchen Red

            April 10, 2022 at 10:28 pm

            Hi Pauline, I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe. You might want to try and keep the pressure cook time the same. You don’t really need to increase it.

            Reply
    18. Christine Ruvalcaba

      May 16, 2020 at 2:39 pm

      Followed the recipe and turned out great! My entire family enjoyed it and ate way too much. This was restaurant quality, and will be making this again and again. I used the Maesri brand curry paste, Italian basil leaves, and extra lime juice, instead of lime leaves. Thanks for the recipe!!!

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        May 18, 2020 at 4:12 pm

        Thanks, Christine. I’m so glad to hear you loved the recipe.

        Reply
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