Best Thai Red Curry Recipe

We’ve become mad fans of curry after eating several meals of it during a recent vacation to Hawaii. I love how versatile it is, as it goes so well with really anything – meatballs, chicken, seafood, just plain veggies, rice, noodles – and you name it.

I’ve recently created a couple of recipes for you to enjoy it with, namely my 1) Chicken Curry with Vegetables, and my 2) Curried Meatballs and Rice. But this curry sauce is now it’s own recipe, so you can pair it with whatever you like.

Is curry sauce spicy?

THIS recipe is on the spicy side. BUT you can find other versions that are more mild in flavor. There are three basic types of curry that you normally see in restaurants, and they vary according to the paste they use, and the chef that is preparing them. 

• Red Curry uses red curry paste, which include red chilies and other spicy ingredients like chili powder to make this the spiciest sauce of all three.
• Yellow Curry includes yellow curry paste which is milder than red, and includes turmeric that provides that yellow color. 
• Green Curry features green curry paste, containing fresh coriander to provide the green color, and an even milder flavor.

Ingredients needed for Best Thai Red Curry Recipe:

• Olive Oil – This is needed for sautéing the ginger and garlic.
• Ginger & Garlic – These are necessary for flavor. You will smell them immediately during the sauté process!
• Curry Paste – Use one 4 oz. bottle of Thai Red Curry Paste.
• Coconut Milk – I recommend using a full-fat coconut milk for this recipe.
• Chicken Broth – One cup of lower sodium chicken broth is all you need.
• Lime Zest – This adds some brightness to the sauce. So good.
• Sugar – To balance the flavors.
• Seasonings – Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes (optional, but good).

How to make the Best Red Thai Curry:

1. Sauté veggies. In a medium sauce pan over medium high heat, add olive oil and then the minced ginger and garlic. Sauté for one minute, stirring constantly.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Add the curry paste, coconut milk, chicken broth, lime zest, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for another 10-15 minutes.
3. Serve. Serve the sauce over rice or noodles, and your favorite protein and/or vegetable.

Kitchen Tools used for this recipe: (Affiliate Links)

• Global 7-inch Knife – Favorite kitchen knife.
• Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste, 4 oz – The key ingredient for this curry.

Try this sauce recipe next: Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce

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xoxo ~Sue