Best Thai Red Curry Recipe

Overhead shot of a saucepan of Thai red curry sauce, with a soup ladle.

5 from 2 votes

Best Thai Red Curry Recipe is a staple sauce in our home. We use this sauce over chicken and veggies, meatballs, and even seafood. Pair it with your favorite protein or veggies, and serve it over rice or noodles. SO good, and easy too.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American, Indian

Keyword: best thai red curry recipe, curry sauce

Servings: 1/3 cup servings

Calories: 182kcal

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 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.
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.
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.

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