Ninja Speedi Thai Yellow Curry with Chicken and Noodles

Servings: 4 Total Time: 30 mins Difficulty: Beginner

Affiliate Disclosure: easyrecipes.pro is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. i.e., when you buy any product using the links below, we get commissions. but it doesn’t cost you anything extra. If you do purchase any product using the given links, we thank you in advance!

Ninja Speedi Thai Yellow Curry with Crispy Chicken
Ninja Speedi Thai Yellow Curry with Chicken and Noodles pinit

You’ll discover that Thai yellow curry stands apart from its red and green cousins, offering a milder yet equally complex flavour profile that’s perfectly suited for the Ninja Speedi’s unique cooking method. While traditional Thai cooks might spend hours crafting this dish over open flames, you’re about to learn how modern technology transforms this royal court favourite into an achievable weeknight meal. The marriage of coconut milk’s richness, aromatic spices, and tender chicken creates something far beyond a simple curry – it’s a gateway to understanding how Thailand’s culinary heritage has evolved through centuries of cultural exchange.

Thai Curry’s Ancient Roots

While you’re enjoying your modern Thai yellow curry, you’re tasting centuries of royal Thai culinary history that began in the grand kitchens of ancient Siamese monarchs.

As trade routes expanded across Southeast Asia, each Thai region developed its own curry variations, with southern regions embracing coconut-rich versions and northern areas creating drier, more aromatic blends.

The curry pastes you’ll find today have evolved from traditional stone-ground spice mixtures that Thai families once prepared by hand, passing down their secret recipes through generations.

Origins in Royal Kitchens

Although today’s Thai yellow curry can be made effortlessly in modern appliances like the Ninja Speedi, its roots trace back to the opulent royal courts of Thailand.

In these grand kitchens, skilled chefs crafted intricate curry recipes to impress the royal family and their distinguished guests. You’ll find it interesting that yellow curry, or gaeng garee, emerged as a fusion of Thai and Indian culinary traditions, influenced by the royal court’s trade connections.

The palace chefs would spend hours grinding fresh turmeric, coriander, and other aromatic spices to create the perfect curry paste.

They’d carefully balance the heat and richness to suit royal tastes, establishing cooking techniques that you can still see in traditional Thai kitchens today.

These time-honoured methods have evolved into the beloved recipes we now enjoy.

Regional Curry Variations

Throughout Thailand’s diverse regions, you’ll discover distinct variations of yellow curry that reflect local ingredients and cultural preferences.

In the south, you’ll find coconut-based versions enriched with turmeric and fresh seafood, while northern interpretations often feature less coconut milk and more ginger and garlic.

Central Thailand’s yellow curries typically strike a perfect balance between heat and sweetness, incorporating both palm sugar and bird’s eye chillies.

If you’re exploring the northeastern Isaan region, you might notice their curries tend to be spicier and often include local herbs like holy basil and kaffir lime leaves.

Each area’s unique take on yellow curry showcases Thailand’s incredible culinary diversity, and you’ll find that even neighbouring villages sometimes have their own special twists on this beloved dish.

Curry Paste Evolution

The rich heritage of Thai curry paste stretches back over seven centuries to the Sukhothai Kingdom.

You’ll find that early curry pastes were much simpler than today’s versions, typically featuring local chillies, garlic, shallots, and indigenous spices ground together with stone mortars and pestles.

As trade routes expanded in the 13th century, you would see more ingredients making their way into Thai curry pastes.

Indian spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander became essential components, while traditional Thai elements like lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves maintained their importance.

Today’s yellow curry paste is a perfect example of this evolution – it’s a harmonious blend that you’ll recognise from both its Thai and Indian influences, showcasing how centuries of culinary exchange have shaped modern Thai cooking.

Ninja Speedi Thai Yellow Curry with Chicken and Noodles - Ingredients laid out ready for cooking

Ninja Speedi Thai Yellow Curry with Chicken and Noodles pinit
0 Add to Favorites

Ninja Speedi Thai Yellow Curry with Chicken and Noodles

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 30 mins
Cooking Temp: 180  C Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

A fragrant and comforting Thai yellow curry combining tender vegetables and aromatic coconut sauce, paired with perfectly crispy chicken pieces cooked simultaneously in the Ninja Speedi's dual-cooking zones.

This one-pot wonder delivers restaurant-quality Thai cuisine at home, employing the Speedi's unique ability to steam and air fry simultaneously. The bottom pot creates a rich, creamy curry while the top tray crisps the chicken to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Cooking Mode Disabled

Instructions

Bottom Pot:

  1. Add coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce, and brown sugar to the pot. Place potatoes, carrots, onion, and kaffir lime leaves in the pot.

Add rice and water to a saucepan

  1. Crisping Tray:
  2. Toss chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon oil. Place chicken in the crisping tray.
  3. Set Speedi Meals function to 180°C for 15 minutes. Cook the rice to the packet instructions. Once complete, stir cornflour mixture into curry sauce. Serve curry over rice with crispy chicken on top, garnish with fresh coriander. C

Equipment

Affiliate Disclosure: easyrecipes.pro is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. i.e., when you buy any product using the links below, we get commissions. but it doesn’t cost you anything extra. If you do purchase any product using the given links, we thank you in advance!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 652.46kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.21g49%
Saturated Fat 19.3g97%
Trans Fat 0.06g
Cholesterol 74.1mg25%
Sodium 860.61mg36%
Potassium 1065.06mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 64.16g22%
Dietary Fiber 3.99g16%
Sugars 6.26g
Protein 30.96g62%

Vitamin A 333.55 IU
Vitamin C 17.16 mg
Calcium 85.31 mg
Iron 7.15 mg
Vitamin E 2.61 IU
Vitamin K 7.13 mcg
Thiamin 0.52 mg
Riboflavin 0.28 mg
Niacin 13.85 mg
Vitamin B6 1.23 mg
Folate 57.42 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.25 mcg
Phosphorus 430.72 mg
Magnesium 128.45 mg
Zinc 2.26 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Extra Tips: For best results, cut all vegetables to similar sizes for even cooking. The curry sauce can be made spicier by adding more curry paste or reducing coconut milk. Pre-marinating the chicken in yogurt for 2 hours will result in more tender meat.

Aromatic Blend of Cultures

Bridging Eastern and Western culinary traditions, this Thai yellow curry adaptation showcases how modern kitchen technology enhances traditional cooking methods.

You'll find that the Ninja Speedi brings together aromatic Thai spices with convenient Western cooking techniques, creating a perfect fusion of flavours and methods.

While traditional Thai yellow curry requires hours of simmering to develop its complex taste profile, you're getting the same depth of flavour in a fraction of the time.

It's amazing how you can recreate authentic Thai flavours using modern appliances, proving that culinary evolution doesn't mean sacrificing traditional taste

Conclusion

You'll find this Ninja Speedi Thai yellow curry brings together centuries of Thai culinary tradition with modern cooking convenience. Whether you're an experienced cook or just starting your Asian cuisine journey, this dish lets you create restaurant-quality curry at home. By combining fresh ingredients with the Speedi's innovative cooking methods, you're not just making dinner - you're participating in a delicious evolution of Thai cooking.

Did you make this recipe?

Follow @easyrecipes.pro on Instagram for more recipes.

Pin this recipe to share with your friends and followers.

pinit

Frequently Asked Questions

Expand All:
Can I use different vegetables?

Yes, substitute with bell peppers, bamboo shoots, or green beans.

What if I can't find kaffir lime leaves?

Use lime zest or bay leaves as alternatives.

Can I make this vegetarian?

Replace chicken with firm tofu and fish sauce with soy sauce.

How long does it keep?

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze this curry?

Yes, freeze for up to 3 months without the rice.

Nick-Jolliffe

Nick Jolliffe

Home Cook, Foodie, and Recipe Tinkerer

Nick Jolliffe is a self-proclaimed food enthusiast who loves nothing more than experimenting with new flavours and ingredients at home. With a passion for cooking that borders on obsession, Nick is always on the lookout for inspiration to create delicious, mouth-watering dishes to share with friends and family. When he's not busy scouring cookbooks or browsing food blogs, you can find him whipping up a storm in his kitchen, always eager to try out new recipes and techniques.

Rate this recipe

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Add a question

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This error message is only visible to WordPress admins

Error: No feed found.

Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to create a feed.

0 Add to Favorites
Min
0 Add to Favorites

Share it on your social network