Ingredients

14 fl. oz. can coconut milk (not lite)

1-T. Thai green curry paste

1-2 T. premium fish sauce

2 T. brown sugar

1/4 c. matchstick carrots

1/4 c. sliced and quartered zucchini

1/2 c. (or 1 can) sliced water chestnuts

1 lb. uncooked, peeled, deveined shrimp (tail on)

soy sauce, to taste

1/4 c. fresh chopped Thai basil

Preparation

In a large saucepan, simmer coconut milk and green curry paste for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Add fish sauce, brown sugar and vegetables. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add shrimp and simmer 5 more minutes, continuing to stir occasionally. Add soy sauce to taste.

Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot over Jasmine rice or cellophane noodles.