Paleo Thai Green Curry Sauce
Elevate your meals with this vibrant and creamy Paleo Thai Green Curry Sauce! Packed with bold flavors from green curry paste, fresh basil, grated ginger, and a touch of lime juice, this dairy-free and gluten-free recipe is perfect for paleo, vegetarian, and vegan diets with easy substitutions like coconut aminos. Made with full-fat coconut milk and a hint of coconut sugar, this luscious sauce delivers the perfect balance of spice, warmth, and subtle sweetness, all in just 20 minutes of prep and cook time. Pour it over protein, veggies, or cauliflower rice for a quick yet satisfying meal, or use it as a flavorful base for soups and curries to impress every palate. Quick, versatile, and utterly irresistible, this Thai-inspired green curry sauce is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons green curry paste
- 400 milliliters full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (omit for vegan and substitute coconut aminos)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it melts.
Add the green curry paste to the pan and sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until aromatic.
Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine with the curry paste. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the chicken broth (or vegetable broth), fish sauce (or coconut aminos for vegans), lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.
Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to slightly thicken.
Taste the sauce and add coconut sugar if a touch of sweetness is desired. Adjust seasoning with sea salt and black pepper as needed.
Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves and remove the sauce from heat.
Serve the Paleo Thai Green Curry Sauce over your choice of protein, vegetables, or cauliflower rice, or use it as a flavorful base for soups or curries. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.1 g | 135% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1360 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 329 mg | 7% | |
*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.
