Coconut Curry Sauce

Transform your meals with the creamy, aromatic goodness of this Coconut Curry Sauce, a versatile staple packed with bold flavors inspired by Thai cuisine. Made with luscious coconut milk, red curry paste, and a fragrant blend of turmeric, cumin, coriander, garlic, and ginger, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between savory, tangy, and slightly sweet. The addition of fish sauce, lime juice, and a touch of brown sugar enhances its depth, while fresh cilantro adds an herby finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this sauce is perfect for drizzling over rice, tossing with noodles, or simmering with your favorite proteins and vegetables. Whether you're creating a quick weeknight dinner or a meal-prep masterpiece, this easy coconut curry sauce recipe brings restaurant-worthy flavor to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 ml Coconut milk
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon, minced Ginger
• 2 tablespoons Red curry paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Mix in the red curry paste and let it cook with the onion, garlic, and ginger for about 1 minute.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the turmeric, cumin, and coriander, stirring to combine with the other ingredients.

Step 6

Pour in the coconut milk, and stir well to incorporate the curry paste and spices.

Step 7

Add the brown sugar and fish sauce, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and continue to cook for 10-12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice and salt, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(642.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	413.4

Total Fat 15.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3119.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 44.0g
Protein 4.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 138.3mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 921.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.8%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 64.1%