Red Curry Sauce for Fish Rice or Veggies
Elevate your meal game with this rich and flavorful Red Curry Sauce, a versatile recipe that pairs perfectly with fish, rice, or vegetables. Brimming with creamy coconut milk, aromatic red curry paste, and a zingy touch of lime juice, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between savory, sweet, and tangy. The addition of garlic, ginger, and optional fish sauce enhances its depth, while fresh cilantro adds a vibrant garnish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Whether drizzled over succulent fish fillets, fluffy steamed rice, or roasted veggies, this Thai-inspired red curry sauce transforms any dish into a bold and satisfying masterpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to release the aromas.
Pour in the can of coconut milk and stir until the curry paste is fully incorporated.
Add the fish sauce (if using), brown sugar, lime juice, and vegetable or chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice, fish sauce, or sugar to balance the flavors.
Remove the sauce from the heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve the red curry sauce hot over fish, steamed rice, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2762 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 626 mg | 13% | |
*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.
