Thai Green Curry Kumara Gratin
Thai Green Curry Kumara Gratin is a creamy, flavorful fusion dish combining tender sweet potatoes with aromatic Thai green curry and coconut milk, baked to perfection for a comforting yet vibrant meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Course / Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Kumara (sweet potatoes), peeled and thinly sliced
- Thai green curry paste
- Coconut milk
- Garlic, minced
- Fresh ginger, grated
- Onion, thinly sliced
- Lime zest
- Lime juice
- Fish sauce or soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Spinach or kale
- Grated cheese (optional, for topping)
- Fresh cilantro or basil (for garnish)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Oil or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until softened and fragrant.
- Add Thai green curry paste and cook briefly to release aroma.
- Pour in coconut milk and stir well. Add lime zest, lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce), and brown sugar. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Layer half of the sliced kumara in the baking dish. Pour over some curry sauce and add a layer of spinach or kale.
- Repeat with remaining kumara and sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes until kumara is tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese if using, and bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let rest slightly, then garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Slice kumara thinly for even cooking.Adjust curry paste amount based on desired spice level.For vegan option, omit cheese and use soy sauce instead of fish sauce.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/thai-green-curry-kumara-gratin/
