Thai Red Curry Sauce
Transform your home-cooked meals into a Thai-inspired feast with this rich and aromatic Thai Red Curry Sauce! Bursting with bold, authentic flavors, this easy-to-make sauce combines fragrant red curry paste, creamy coconut milk, and a perfect balance of fish sauce, brown sugar, and fresh lime juice to create a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Infused with garlic, ginger, and optional kaffir lime leaves for added depth, this versatile sauce is ready in just 25 minutes and pairs beautifully with your favorite proteins or vegetables. Garnished with fresh Thai basil, it’s the ultimate way to elevate weeknight dinners with a touch of Southeast Asian flair!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons Red curry paste
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk
- 1 cup Vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 3 Kaffir lime leaves (optional)
- 10 leaves Fresh Thai basil leaves (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Heat the coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the red curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1 minute.
Step 4
Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable or chicken broth, stirring to combine.
Step 5
Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, and kaffir lime leaves (if using). Bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 6
Allow the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Step 7
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more fish sauce, lime juice, or sugar to balance flavors.
Step 9
Use immediately with your favorite protein or vegetables, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Step 10
Garnish with fresh Thai basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 762.2 grams (762.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 495 |
| Total Fat 29.90g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 23.80g | 119% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3083mg | 134% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.70g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.90g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 35.90g | |
| Protein 4.20g | 8% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 100mg | 8% |
| Iron 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium 670mg | 14% |
Source of Calories