Nut-Free Authentic Red Curry Sauce
Dive into the vibrant and aromatic world of Thai cuisine with this Nut-Free Authentic Red Curry Sauce, a perfect balance of bold flavors and creamy richness. Made with red curry paste, velvety coconut milk, and fragrant ingredients like garlic, ginger, and kefir lime leaves, this recipe brings all the depth of traditional Thai flavors without relying on nuts. The addition of fish sauce, a touch of brown sugar, and fresh lime juice creates a beautiful harmony of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Finished with Thai basil for a fresh, herbal kick, this sauce is incredibly versatile—use it as a base for curries, drizzle it over noodles, or pair it with grilled vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and flavorful way to bring authentic Thai cuisine to your table. Perfect for nut-allergy-friendly cooking, this sauce ensures everyone can enjoy its vibrant, irresistible flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 kefir lime leaves
- 10 fresh Thai basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Start by heating the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic, chopped shallot, and grated ginger to the pan, stirring frequently, for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the shallot is translucent.
Add the red curry paste to the pan, stirring continuously for another 2 minutes to release its aroma.
Pour in the coconut milk, stirring well to combine with the curry paste.
Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice to the mixture, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
Tear the kefir lime leaves to release their oils and add them to the saucepan.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to blend.
Remove the kefir lime leaves from the sauce.
Stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves and add salt to taste.
Let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes to blend the basil flavor.
Remove from heat and allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving or using it in your preferred dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4963 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 848 mg | 18% | |
*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.
