Low Fat Coconut Curry Sauce

Transform your meals with this flavorful and healthy Low Fat Coconut Curry Sauce, a perfect blend of creamy light coconut milk and zesty spices. Infused with the warmth of red curry paste, hints of ground cumin and coriander, and a kick of fresh ginger and garlic, this sauce strikes the balance between indulgence and nutrition. A quick 10-minute prep followed by a 20-minute simmer makes it an easy addition to your kitchen routine, while the addition of lime juice and soy sauce brings a delightful tangy-salty finish. Thickened to the perfect consistency with cornstarch and garnished with fresh cilantro, this versatile sauce is ideal for drizzling over stir-fries, rice, noodles, or roasted veggies. Wholesome, aromatic, and entirely dairy-free, it’s a go-to option for those seeking a lighter, yet satisfying, curry experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 400 ml light coconut milk
• 120 ml vegetable broth
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat a small amount of water over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the red curry paste, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Add the light coconut milk and vegetable broth to the pan. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry.

Step 7

Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and increase the heat to medium. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 8

Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Step 11

Serve the sauce warm over your dish of choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(775.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	394.5

Total Fat 21.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1535.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 9.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 161.1mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 877.1mg	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: 43.9%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 47.7%