Best Thai Red Curry Recipe

4.55 from 20 votes

Best Thai Red Curry Recipe is a staple sauce in our home. We use this flavor-packed condiment over chicken and veggies, meatballs, in soups, and even seafood. Pair it with your favorite protein or veggies, and serve it over rice or noodles!

Course Sauce

Cuisine American, Indian

Keyword best thai red curry recipe, curry sauce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings 1/2 cup servings

Calories 156kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

1 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons ginger - minced
4 cloves garlic
4 oz. Thai red curry paste
13.5 oz. full-fat unsweetened coconut milk - 1 can
1 cup lower sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 teaspoon sugar
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
pinch of red pepper flakes - for extra heat

Instructions

In a medium sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
1 Tablespoons olive oil
Add the ginger and garlic and stir contantly for one minute. Then add the curry paste, coconut milk, chicken broth, lime zest, sugar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. If desired, add red pepper flakes.
2 Tablespoons ginger, 4 cloves garlic, 4 oz. Thai red curry paste, 13.5 oz. full-fat unsweetened coconut milk, 1 cup lower sodium chicken broth, 2 teaspoons lime zest, 1 teaspoon sugar, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, pinch of red pepper flakes
Bring mixture to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes.
Serve over rice or noodles, and your favorite protein and vegetables.

Notes

NOTE: If storing this sauce in the refrigerator for later, you'll notice that the ingredients will separate. No worries. Just shake it up (if stored in a jar) or whisk it (if stored in a bowl).

RECIPES TO USE RED CURRY WITH:

Curried Meatballs and Rice

Curry Fish Stew

Thai Sweet Potato Soup

Chicken Curry with Vegetables

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