Vegan Thai Green Curry Sauce
Elevate your plant-based meals with this rich and aromatic Vegan Thai Green Curry Sauce. Bursting with authentic Thai flavors, this creamy sauce is crafted with vibrant green curry paste, fragrant lemongrass, freshly grated ginger, and a medley of vibrant herbs like Thai basil and cilantro. Full-fat coconut milk creates a luxuriously smooth texture, while zesty kaffir lime leaves and lime juice add a delightful citrus tang. Perfectly balanced with soy sauce and a hint of brown sugar, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with stir-fried veggies, tofu, or noodles. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an easy recipe to bring restaurant-quality Thai cuisine to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons Green curry paste (vegan-friendly)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 Lemongrass stalk, trimmed and finely chopped
- 14 ounces Coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 Kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 1 cup Basil leaves (Thai basil preferred)
- 1 Juice of lime
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat the coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the green curry paste, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, and chopped lemongrass. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Slowly pour in the coconut milk, stirring constantly to combine with the paste.
4. Add the vegetable broth, soy sauce (or tamari), and brown sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
5. Toss in the torn kaffir lime leaves and let the sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. Stir in the Thai basil leaves and lime juice, then simmer for another 2 minutes.
7. Remove the kaffir lime leaves before serving. Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
8. Use immediately as a sauce for stir-fries, vegetables, tofu, or noodles, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.6 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.2 g | 486% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3531 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2041 mg | 43% | |
*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.
