Green curry

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/green-curry

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the geographic origin?Central Thailand
2. What is the literal thai translation?'Sweet-green curry' (kaeng khiao wan)
3. Why is green curry called "sweet-green curry"?The name means "sweet-green curry" because the dish balances the heat of green chilies with the sweetness from coconut milk and palm sugar.
4. How is the green curry paste made?The paste is made by pounding fresh green chilies, lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, kaffir lime zest, and shrimp paste together until smooth, which releases all the flavors.

Kaeng Khiao Wan: The Thai name for green curry, signifying its characteristic color and sweet undertones.
Lemongrass: A fragrant tropical grass used in cooking for its distinct citrusy aroma and flavor.
Galangal: A rhizome similar to ginger, providing a sharper, more peppery, and slightly piney taste.
Kaffir Lime Leaves: Aromatic leaves from the kaffir lime tree, imparting a unique floral citrus fragrance.