Yellow Curry Sauce
Transform your meals with this rich and aromatic Yellow Curry Sauce that perfectly balances bold spices and creamy coconut milk. Featuring a blend of turmeric-laden yellow curry powder, ground cumin, and coriander, this sauce is elevated with the zing of fresh lime juice and the subtle sweetness of brown sugar. Infused with fragrant garlic and ginger, and finished with fresh cilantro, this versatile curry sauce is the ultimate comfort food companion. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, tender chicken, or shrimp. This gluten-free and customizable recipe brings the vibrant flavors of Thai-inspired cuisine straight to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the yellow curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to release the spices' aroma.
Pour in the coconut milk, stirring to combine the spices with the milk.
Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper, stirring continuously.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, then stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Serve the yellow curry sauce over your choice of cooked vegetables, chicken, or seafood, and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 581 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 307 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.
