Thai Curry Sauce

Transform your meals with this luscious and aromatic Thai Curry Sauce, a perfect balance of bold flavors and creamy richness. This versatile recipe combines the fragrant heat of red Thai curry paste with the smooth, indulgent texture of full-fat coconut milk, creating a velvety base that's elevated with fresh ginger, garlic, and chopped basil. A touch of fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar enhances the savory-sweet-tangy flavor profile that makes Thai cuisine so irresistible. Ready in just 30 minutes, this sauce is ideal for drizzling over vegetables, tofu, chicken, or seafood, making it a quick and customizable addition to your weeknight dinner repertoire. Try this easy Thai curry sauce recipe for an authentic taste of Thailand right in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste
• 1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped red onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the red Thai curry paste to the pan, stirring to combine with the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the paste to release its flavors.

Step 5

Pour in the coconut milk, stirring well to incorporate the curry paste into the milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Stir the sauce to blend all the flavors together.

Step 7

Let the sauce simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 8

Stir in the chopped basil leaves, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 9

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Serve the sauce warm over your choice of vegetables, tofu, chicken, or seafood.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	799.3 grams (799.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1367

Total Fat 126.80g	163%
Saturated Fat 109.30g	547%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3113mg	135%
Total Carbohydrate 60.60g	22%
Dietary Fiber 16.10g	58%
Total Sugars 30.80g
Protein 15.80g	32%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 271mg	21%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 1750mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.9%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 16.8%