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Add the red curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Pour in about half of the coconut milk. Stir constantly for about 3-5 minutes until the oil starts to separate from the cream and forms a thin layer on top.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour in about half of the coconut milk","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the sliced chicken breast to the pot. Stir to coat the chicken in the curry mixture and cook until the outside is no longer pink.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the sliced chicken breast","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the remaining coconut milk and the water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the remaining coconut milk and the water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir in the bamboo shoots, red bell pepper, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Stir in the bamboo shoots, red bell pepper, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Stir in the Thai basil leaves and immediately remove from heat to preserve the herb's color and aroma. Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the Thai basil leaves and immediately remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use high-quality coconut milk with a high fat content. If you prefer a thinner curry, add more water or stock.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["wok","wooden spoon","chef knife"],"diet":["gluten_free","dairy_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["fish"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The curry paste and coconut milk base can be prepared ahead, but the herbs should be added just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. The flavors often deepen the next day.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat. 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