Paleo Coconut Curry Sauce
Indulge in the bold and velvety flavors of our Paleo Coconut Curry Sauce, a versatile and nutrient-packed recipe perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes. This creamy, dairy-free sauce combines the rich sweetness of full-fat coconut milk with the vibrant warmth of red curry paste, freshly grated ginger, and aromatic garlic. A splash of lime juice, a touch of honey, and a hint of fish sauce create a harmonious balance of tangy, sweet, and umami notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this sauce is ideal for pairing with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or zoodles for a Whole30-friendly, gluten-free, and paleo meal. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s a restaurant-quality sauce made effortlessly in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons Red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk, full-fat
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the red curry paste and stir well for about 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Pour in the coconut milk and stir to mix with the curry paste.
Add fish sauce, lime juice, and honey, stirring to combine all ingredients.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and let it cook for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.3 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.2 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3050 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 476 mg | 10% | |
*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.
