Low Fat Authentic Red Curry Sauce
Elevate your home cooking with this *Low Fat Authentic Red Curry Sauce*, a healthier spin on the classic Thai favorite. Bursting with bold flavors from red curry paste, fragrant kaffir lime leaves, and fresh basil, this recipe delivers an aromatic and creamy curry base while keeping things light with low-fat coconut milk. Balanced perfectly with the tang of lime juice, the umami depth of fish sauce, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar, this vibrant sauce is ideal for draping over your favorite proteins or veggies. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and easy way to transform a simple meal into a restaurant-worthy dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a light yet satisfying meal, this crowd-pleaser blends authentic Thai flavors with a health-conscious approach to cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Red curry paste
- 1 cups Low-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 Kaffir lime leaves
- 10 Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, add the red curry paste.
Slowly pour in the low-fat coconut milk, stirring continuously to combine with the curry paste until smooth.
Add the vegetable broth to the saucepan, stirring well to incorporate.
Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar, adjusting to taste if needed.
Add the lime juice for a fresh and tangy twist to the sauce.
Tear the kaffir lime leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the saucepan, allowing their aromatic oils to release into the sauce.
Simmer the sauce gently for 10-15 minutes, occasionally stirring to ensure it's well-mixed and to help reduce and thicken the sauce slightly.
Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves to infuse its vibrant flavor before serving.
Serve the sauce hot, over your choice of protein or vegetables, and garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
334 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.9 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2720 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 718 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2260 mg | 48% | |
*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.
