Low Fat Coconut Curry Sauce
Elevate your meals with this irresistible Low Fat Coconut Curry Sauce, a lighter spin on classic curry flavors without compromising richness or depth. Made with velvety light coconut milk and infused with the bold zest of red curry paste, fresh ginger, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of indulgence and health-consciousness. Freshly chopped cilantro adds a bright, herbal finish, while lime juice and soy sauce create a tangy, umami-packed complexity. Thickened with a quick cornstarch slurry, the sauce is smooth and creamy, perfect for drizzling over rice, noodles, or your favorite protein. Ready in just 30 minutes, this guilt-free coconut curry sauce is an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Get ready to wow your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 ml light coconut milk
- 120 ml vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat a small amount of water over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the red curry paste, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the light coconut milk and vegetable broth to the pan. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and increase the heat to medium. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Serve the sauce warm over your dish of choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.0 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1535 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 877 mg | 19% | |
*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.
