Aromatic Coconut Milk Curry with Fresh Herbs and Spices

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This dish brings together rich coconut milk, full cream milk, and an array of fresh herbs to create a thin, flavorful curry—almost like a soup. The broth has a beautiful balance of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy notes, creating a savory base that’s fragrant and deeply satisfying.


At first glance, the ingredients list might look a bit daunting. Don’t let it scare you off! Once you start cooking, each component comes together to create a flavor that’s worth every step.

The taste falls somewhere between a mild Nyonya curry and Cambodian red curry, but with its own unique twist. A touch of palm sugar adds subtle sweetness to the broth, which you can adjust to your preference. And if you’re not a fan of brinjal, don’t worry—you can swap it out for cabbage or any other veggie you like.

Ingredients

Broth

  • 500ml water
  • 150ml coconut milk
  • 125ml milk
  • 20 curry leaves
  • 20 Thai basil leaves
  • 10 lime leaves
  • 1 ginger flower
  • 1 stalk lemongrass
  • 2 chilies
  • 125ml tamarind juice
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 30g palm sugar (adjust to taste)
  • Salt & pepper

Blended Herbs

  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 inch galangal
  • 10 shallots
  • 2 stalks lemongrass
  • 30g shrimp paste
  • 1 inch fresh turmeric
  • 2 chilies

Dry Spices

  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 tbsp turmeric powder

Toppings

  • Fresh cooked prawns
  • Sliced omelet
  • Boiled long beans
  • Boiled lady’s fingers
  • Cooked vermicelli

Method

  1. Start by frying the blended herbs and dry spices in a bit of vegetable oil until fragrant, and the oil begins to separate.
  2. Add the rest of the broth ingredients, stirring everything together until well combined.
  3. Let it simmer gently, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Serve hot, topping with fresh prawns, sliced omelet, long beans, lady’s fingers, and vermicelli.

This curry is perfect for a comforting, aromatic meal that brings the flavors of Southeast Asia right to your table.






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