A rich, fragrant Burmese chicken curry (see-pyan) made with a deeply fried onion-garlic-ginger paste, turmeric, lemongrass, and fish sauce. Simmered until the oil returns to the surface for an authentic, deeply satisfying one-pot meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
For a creamier sauce, stir in 1/2 cup coconut milk during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Use a mortar and pestle instead of a food processor for a more traditional, textured paste. The curry tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen overnight. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.