Lesser known than its yellow and red cousins, green curry charms with its deep herbal notes and captivating color. This exotic fondue suits both meat lovers and vegetarians, offering a Thai-inspired escape without leaving your kitchen! The coconut milk–infused broth transforms every ingredient into a flavorful bite, while the Thai basil mayo adds an authentic finishing touch. Get ready for a memorable culinary journey! Perfect for the Dip and Grill.
Ingredients
For the broth
30 ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil
112 ml (slightly less than ½ cup) green curry paste* (e.g., Thai Kitchen)
350 ml coconut milk
2 × 956 ml pork ramen broth (Irresistibles brand), or chicken or vegetable broth
960 ml pineapple juice or nectar
250 ml (1 cup) Vietnamese Nuoc Cham sauce (sweet and sour spring roll sauce)
60 ml (¼ cup) fresh Thai basil**, chopped
Salt, to taste
Thai Basil Mayonnaise
250 ml (1 cup) real store-bought mayonnaise
30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh Thai basil, finely chopped
Juice and zest of 1 lime
10–15 ml (2–3 tsp) brown sugar
5 ml (1 tsp) garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
To Grill and Dip
Peeled shrimp
Fresh pineapple, cubed
Thai eggplants or Asian eggplants, sliced and blanched
King oyster mushrooms, sliced
Firm tofu, cubed
Wide rice noodles, cooked al dente
Mini bok choy, quartered
Other meats of choice (chicken, beef, pork)
Dumplings
Preparation
Broth
In a large pot, heat the oil and sauté the green curry paste, then stir in the coconut milk.
Add the broth, pineapple juice, and Nuoc Cham spring roll sauce, then bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and add the fresh Thai basil. Adjust salt if needed.
Transfer to the fondue pot of the Dip & Grill or Evolution Mini. Keep warm.
Thai Basil Mayonnaise
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped Thai basil, lime juice, brown sugar, and garlic powder.
Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
Notes
Even though the Dip & Grill surface is non-stick, ingredients benefit from a little vegetable oil for optimal cooking.
For an even greener, more fragrant, and milder green curry, make your own paste by blending ginger, shallots, kaffir lime leaves, and plenty of fresh cilantro with a bit of water in a good blender!
For decadent stir-fried rice noodles, start by immersing them in the broth, then finish cooking them on the grill. Perfect for an authentic Asian culinary experience!
