Green Curry Sauce

By Alexandra Caspero on March 18, 2015

Green Curry Sauce! A 15 minute spicy, delicious sauce that’s perfect over vegetables, noodles, rice, tofu and more! 

A giant bowl of green food! Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day…which, I’m aware, happened two days ago.

But, then the Academy decided to fall off its rocker and partner with Kraft cheese so this post got pushed back.   Venting from my soapbox first, green food second.

Green Curry Sauce! A 15 Minute Spicy, Delicious Sauce Thats Perfect Over Vegetables, Noodles, Rice, Tofu And More! You Are Going To Want To Make This One Over And Over Again. | Www.delishknowledge.com

So, let’s pretend it’s still St. Paddys! Break out the car bombs and Guinness cupcakes- it’s showtime!

I’ve lamented previously over my love for Thai-flavored everything; a craving that’s only intensified over the last several years of living on the West Coast. I took BL to San Francisco last week to see the musical production of his favorite movie Newsies as an early birthday present.

Since we go to SF fairly often, we’ve got a rotating list of favorite restaurants that we hit up depending on our mood. I was craving Thai last week so we headed to a restaurant that we both love but hadn’t been to in years. Known for their killer mojitos and currys, I was excited to stuff my face with eggplant green curry and cocktails. Sadly, our dinner was a D+ at best. My curry was so flavorless that I could barely eat two bites of it.

So, into the kitchen, I went last weekend to restore my faith in green curry.

Green Curry Sauce! A 15 Minute Spicy, Delicious Sauce Thats Perfect Over Vegetables, Noodles, Rice, Tofu And More! You Are Going To Want To Make This One Over And Over Again. | Www.delishknowledge.com

After making my red curry peanut sauce last winter, I’ve been using it over and over again to top rice, pasta, steamed vegetables and sweet potatoes. So instead of creating a green curry dish, I decided to go with a sauce that I could use similar to my red creation.

Because, sauce. You guys know how I feel about my sauces and how much I love pretty much everything covered in some type of drippy, slurpy sauce. This green curry sauce is all that and more.

Green Curry Sauce! A 15 Minute Spicy, Delicious Sauce Thats Perfect Over Vegetables, Noodles, Rice, Tofu And More! You Are Going To Want To Make This One Over And Over Again. | Www.delishknowledge.com

What I love most about this sauce is how thick it is, perfect to sneak into all the nooks and crannies of broccoli florets and a pile of steamed rice.

For added protein, I decided to quickly fry up some tofu to give this dish more staying power. I made my sauce while the broccoli was steaming and the rice was cooking. After pressing the tofu, I cubed it and tossed it with corn starch and lightly sauteed it in a cast-iron pan. It’s my way to get crispy, golden tofu cubes without using a lot of oil. Pile everything into a big bowl and cover with sauce- and dinner is ready in just 30 minutes.

Green Curry Sauce! A 15 Minute Spicy, Delicious Sauce Thats Perfect Over Vegetables, Noodles, Rice, Tofu And More! You Are Going To Want To Make This One Over And Over Again. | Www.delishknowledge.com

If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your Instagram photos with #delishknowledge . I absolutely love seeing your creations. Happy cooking! 

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Green Curry Sauce! A 15 Minute Spicy, Delicious Sauce Thats Perfect Over Vegetables, Noodles, Rice, Tofu And More! You Are Going To Want To Make This One Over And Over Again. | Www.delishknowledge.com

Green Curry Sauce

  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Category: sauce, dinner, main,
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: vegetarian, thai, vegan
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Green Curry Sauce! A 15-minute spicy, delicious sauce thats perfect over vegetables, noodles, rice, tofu, and more!


  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Category: sauce, dinner, main,
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: vegetarian, thai, vegan
  • Diet: Vegan
  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Category: sauce, dinner, main,
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: vegetarian, thai, vegan
  • Diet: Vegan
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Ingredients

  • 1 can light coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons green curry paste*
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Rice, for serving
  • Steamed Vegetables, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the can of coconut milk in a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally to prevent scalding.
  2. Once the milk is hot, whisk in the curry paste, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and minced garlic clove. Keep whisking over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and reduced by almost 1/2. The longer you cook it, the thicker it will be! You can also thin out the sauce with a little water/vegetable broth if you want it thinner in consistency.
  3. While this sauce is delicious over just about anything, I love it with steamed vegetables, rice, and pan-fried tofu.

Notes

*Depending on the curry paste that you use, you may need to add a minced Thai pepper for more heat. I used a vegan brand that I got at my local Asian market which had a lot of heat! However, I made the dish again using the Thai Kitchen brand and it needed more heat. I added a finely minced Thai pepper to add heat and it was great! So, adjust as needed.

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Meet Alex Caspero

Alex Caspero is a Registered Dietitian, New York Times Bestselling Chef, and mom of two. She aims to cut through the nutrition noise by providing real-life, nourishing tips for body and mind. Learn more about Alex.

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    1. Jeanne
      November 7, 2020 AT 2:14 pm

      So good!!! Everyone loved it!!!!






      1. Alex
        November 8, 2020 AT 1:30 pm

        So glad you liked it!

    2. Cindy Beagle
      April 23, 2019 AT 6:05 am

      Can green curry sauce be frozen?

      1. Alex
        April 23, 2019 AT 12:06 pm

        I haven’t tried it but you should be able to freeze it. However, it may naturally separate so you’ll want to reheat it before serving again and you may need to add additional seasonings/coconut milk depending on the texture.

    3. LINUXGUY
      April 10, 2016 AT 4:34 pm

      Typo alert!

      “Once the milk is hot, whisk in the curry pasta”

      1. Alex @ DelishKnowledge
        April 11, 2016 AT 8:09 am

        Oh good call- thank you! 🙂

      2. Alex @ DelishKnowledge
        April 11, 2016 AT 8:09 am

        Oh good call- thank you! 🙂

    4. Katie @ Produce on Parade
      March 19, 2015 AT 2:47 pm

      Yum! I love a good curry. I like to put peas in mine!

    5. Alanna
      March 19, 2015 AT 2:01 pm

      Green curry is one of my absolute favorites, but for some reason I’ve never made it at home (only red). I am literally drooling over here. Can’t wait to make this!

    6. Rebecca P.
      March 19, 2015 AT 12:57 pm

      My kinda curry! Yum!

    7. Our Fresh Kitchen
      March 19, 2015 AT 8:25 am

      Curry? Vegan? When should I stop by?

    8. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits
      March 19, 2015 AT 7:10 am

      I always love making green curries at home. This looks soo delicious!

    9. Sonali- The Foodie Physician
      March 19, 2015 AT 6:19 am

      I would love to have this green curry any day of the year- it looks phenomenal! I’ve alway preferred green curry over red so this is right up my alley!

      1. Steven
        December 9, 2017 AT 8:54 pm

        It is fantastic Just had it tonight

        1. Alex
          December 12, 2017 AT 3:51 pm

          So glad to hear!

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