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Duck Thai Curry With Fresh Coconut And Lemongrass Infused Rice

Modified: Jan 10, 2024 · Published: Mar 29, 2017 · by Ramona

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A metal bown filled with delicious duck Thai curry, seasoned with fresh coconut and lemongrass infused rice.

This duck Thai curry recipe makes one of those 100% homemade dishes and it will make you very proud once is finished and ready to be tucked in.

It is not one of those made with supermarket readymade jar sauce/paste, so, NO shortcuts! Super homemade whole-cooked from scratch with very simple ingredients that are easy to procure!

Despite that there are no shortcuts used, you will be so surprised by how easy and quick this duck Thai curry recipe is to make.

Duck Thai Curry?

And, yes, It is a duck, it is curry, it is Thai and therefore it is scrumptiously deliriously delicious. It's yummy and only a curry lover would know what I mean?

I do love❤️ my curries in general and you either guessed that or may even know it if you know me. No, but very serious now, how many people that you know, don't like a good old curry?
Oh, wait. I do actually know one person☝️! A single person, from a great portfolio of friends and people I happen to know, that doesn't like curry. He is an exception, I know!

If you ask me, I have not emphasized enough to him how much he's missing out on. The bad experience he said he's had in the past made him dislike curries. Well, I do believe him and I get it, but still, perhaps give it another try, another chance....?! I'm still working on it.

Well, this duck Thai curry is actually so delicious that no one could resist it.
It can be served as a dinner or lunch and will be on your dinner/lunch table a lot quicker than you've ever thought it would.

My cooking times sometimes might come across a bit shorter than the dish may actually take you to cook or if trying to put all cooking and preparations time head to head but that is because I always do things in parallel.

While the rice is cooking I simultaneously do some chopping and I put the meat for cooking for example so it's three things done at the same time. Although sometimes timing is important, when you want your dish 100% well cooked and prepared, you want it to come out delicious and time is not the most important aspect.  Also, the time will vary if it is the first time you are making the dish.

If you want some tips on how to cook the rice please see my sushi cake recipe - I cook the basmati or the jasmine rice exactly the same.

I can tell you now on this duck Thai curry that the outcome is delicious so that is all it matters for now.

FAQs

Is Thai curry red or yellow? Or even green?


Thai Yellow Curry - a lot milder than the green or red curry - the ingredient that gives any Thai curry variety the characteristic yellow hue is of course the classic and amazing turmeric.  Thai yellow curry combines a whole range of fragrant, fresh herbs and dried spices. There is not much chilli added to a yellow Thai curry hence the mildness.

Thai green curry - well, if you can handle some heat, then a green curry is the one to go for. It contains incredibly aromatic fresh ingredients like fresh green chillies, lime, coriander, kaffir, and Thai basil, This version is a super delicious Thai curry dish no matter what. The coconut milk comes in for flavour and depth but also to tone down the spiciness level. Green curries are usually the spiciest of all three colour Thai curries.

Thai red curries - are generally milder than the green and a little spicier than the yellow. The red colour in this Thai curry is given by the chillies in the paste. The fiery heat given by the chillies is again toned down by coconut milk. It can also be toned down by removing the seeds and the inner whitish nervures from the chillies and that will create a milder curry paste. Also, the type of chillies you chose will make a difference in the level of spiciness.

Can I make this Thai curry in advance?

Absolutely yes! In fact, it will taste even better the next day. Just don't add the beans until you actually need to eat them so they do not get overcooked.

Can I freeze this duck Thai curry?

Yes! Freeze as soon it has cooled into airtight containers. It can be kept in the freezer for a month. Again, I would choose to add the beans when reheated but if you do not mind those being slightly overcooked then they can be added and frozen together.

Here is this lovely recipe, let's get started, shall we?

Oh, and if you are a curry lover, here are some more curry recipes you might want to try 😉 :

  • Delicious and super healthy Lamb Curry - a real hottie and true favourite
  • Vegetarian Thai curry on egg-fried rice
  • Ox tongue curry
  • Red split lentil curry (dhal)
  • Red lentil dhal with coconut milk and quail eggs
  • Squid curry with turmeric rice
  • Red Thai curry paste - by Wok & Skillet
A metal bown filled with delicious duck Thai curry, seasoned with fresh coconut and lemongrass infused rice.

Duck Thai Curry With Fresh Coconut And Lemongrass Infused Rice

Duck and curry, what a combination! This fragrant duck Thai curry along with the fresh coconut and lemongrass infused rice is a true delight!
5 from 26 votes
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 882kcal
Author: Ramona Sebastian

Equipment

  • chopping board
  • knife
  • pot
  • spatula

Ingredients

For the rice:

  • 300 g rice (10.58 oz) (or jasmine rice)
  • 150 ml coconut milk (5.07 fl oz) canned*
  • 1 teaspoon coconut cream * a buttery layer topping the coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds best toasted in a pan
  • ½ medium red chili (finely chopped)
  • ½ stick lemongrass bruised and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coconut desiccated or fresh and grated
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • 10 sprigs coriander fresh, to sprinkle over

For the curry:

  • 1 duck crown (or 4 duck breasts)
  • 300 g green beans (10.6 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon Thai curry powder
  • 250 ml coconut milk ( 8.45 fl oz) * see recipe notes
  • 1 stick lemongrass made into a paste
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed and chopped
  • 3-6 shallots (depending on size)
  • 1 knob ginger (fresh - approx 1 inch or 2 cm)
  • ½ medium lemon (to squeeze right at the end)
  • 1-2 red chili
  • 4-5 lychees (tinned, with 3-4 tablespoons of juice, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt kosher or pink Himalayan
Metric - US Imperial

Instructions

  • Start by preparing all the ingredients by washing, chopping everything as needed. Set aside for later. In a pan toast two teaspoons of mustard seeds (you can use these untoasted too). Bruise and cut into 2-3 pieces one lemongrass stick.

Cooking the rice

  • Cook rice as per pack instructions and here is how to cook the perfect rice for this curry. Use 150 ml coconut milk as part of the water. I cook this rice with less water as I like it nice ' n fluffy. Here is how I make the perfect rice for this curry. I use one part of rice with 1 ¼ water, cover it with a nice lid, place it on fire and when the water starts to boil, turn the heat all the way down and cook for 7 minutes.
    *note - I always use the same mug or cup to add both the rice and the water. So, for 1 cup of rice, you will use 1¼ cup of water.
  • To the rice, just before starting to cook, add one or two tablespoons of coconut cream (from the thick cream topping the coconut milk) 2 tablespoons of desiccated coconut, the toasted mustard seeds and one de-seeded, finely chopped red chilly.

To make the curry

  • While the rice is cooking, start cooking the curry. Simply place a deeper pan on medium heat.
  • Into the pan add the diced duck meat along with the chopped shallots. No need for oil since the duck meat is quite fatty itself. Add 50ml (¼ cup) water to get it started if you wish and cover. Cook for 10 minutes or so.
  • While the meat is cooking and begins to smell unbelievably good, chop and prepare all the other ingredients. The only ingredient that needs special treatment is the lemongrass. I love this flavour so much that I can't do with adding it to the curry and then removing it later. I smash it in a mortar with the pestle and get it smashed as well as possible.
  • Add the roughly chopped green beans to the meat and cook for 2-3 min covered. I like my beans a little crunchy - cook for longer if you want them really soft.
  • Remove the lid and add the grated ginger, the pestled lemongrass, coconut milk, curry powder, salt, garlic, pepper, chilly and lichées if you choose to add those. Cook for a further 5-6 min uncovered on medium heat. Covered or uncovered. Add the lemon juice, mix and turn the heat off.
  • Garnish with some coriander leaves and serve on that lovely fluffy coconutty rice.
  • A M A Z I N G! Enjoy this really lovely duck curry dish!

Notes

The French green beans - can obviously be frozen if you don't have fresh ones but I do prefer fresh ones as they do have that crispiness rather than the chewiness of the frozen. Any would do though.
Ready for this duck Thai curry delish dish? Grab a fork...
Rice- oh, I love this rice cooked this way (nice and fluffy) but if you don't like coconut just steam jasmine rice which, to me, it's the most delicious and nice rice there is. Beautiful!
Duck! I always use a crown as I love a bit of bone. It gives your curry that perfect tasty flavors, that deliciousness that boneless meat will never manage to give.
If you don't like bones, simply buy the duck breasts already de-boned. 
Coconut milk - chose a regular one, not a light version as you will need some of the cream or the butter layer at the top of the can for the rice. 
Did you make this recipe?
Please let me know how you liked it, what twist did you give to it, all in all how it turned out for you, why not leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #ramonascuisine. ?

Nutrition

Calories: 882kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 755mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 929IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 7mg
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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    September 19, 2021 at 11:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love duck, so I had to try this recipe, and I’m so glad I did! The curry turned out wonderful, and the duck added such a nice rich flavor.

    Reply
  2. Addie says

    August 27, 2021 at 9:34 pm

    5 stars
    This curry is packed with flavor! It’s so savory, hearty and delicious.

    Reply
  3. Amy says

    August 26, 2021 at 3:02 am

    5 stars
    This was da bomb! Love trying out new curry recipes that doesn't involve a paste out of a jar or packet. I used duck breast for less fat and we really enjoyed it. Loved the toasted mustard seeds in the rice, that was a good tip and the lychees gave the curry extra sweetness. So good!

    Reply
  4. Oscar says

    August 25, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    Thai is my favourite cuisine and this recipe hit all the spots. Love the flavour combo of coconut and lemongrass. Great recipe

    Reply
  5. Jerika says

    August 24, 2021 at 9:36 pm

    Looks like this one would be one of my comfort foods.:) I like the colors of it so tempting and it makes me hungry.:) I will definitely try this duck-Thai-curry recipe. Yum! Thanks.

    Reply
  6. Jere Cassidy says

    August 24, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    I love a recipe that everything is from scratch and I can't wait to make this Thai curry. I grew up eating a lot of duck believe it or not and I actually miss it. Even your rice recipe sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      August 28, 2021 at 12:13 pm

      Thank you Jere xx

      Reply
  7. Pauline says

    February 06, 2021 at 6:52 am

    5 stars
    I was checking the internet for some Thai curry recipe yesterday and found this recipe. I have made it last night and it was absolutely delicious! An excellent recipe indeed and I will be making it again. Really simple and easy to make too which is a bonus as I really don't like complicated recipes with 30 ingredients listed there half of which I would have never heard of. I really like your web site by the way so I am bookmarking it as there are so many recipes I would love to try and I am sure they are all delicious based on the success of this one I have already made. Thank you for sharing these wonderful recipes, Ramona.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      February 06, 2021 at 8:22 am

      Thank you so very much Pauline, I am very happy you liked my Duck Thai Curry recipe - it is a truly delicious one that we make often. I am looking forward to hearing back from you on the next recipe you will be making from my collection of recipes shared in here. Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
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