Paleo Thai Green Curry Sauce
Elevate your meals with this Paleo Thai Green Curry Sauce, a rich and aromatic blend of wholesome, flavor-packed ingredients designed to tantalize your taste buds while staying true to paleo principles. This quick and easy recipe combines creamy full-fat coconut milk, vibrant green curry paste, fresh ginger, garlic, and lime juice for a bold, tangy kick, balanced perfectly with a hint of optional sweetness from coconut sugar. Infused with fresh basil and seasoned to perfection, this versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over proteins, dressing up veggie-packed bowls, or serving alongside cauliflower rice for a healthy, dairy-free, and gluten-free comfort meal. Whether you're embracing a paleo, vegetarian, or vegan lifestyle, this customizable recipe offers mouthwatering options for every preference. Ready in just 20 minutes, this is your go-to for an authentic, homemade Thai curry experience!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons green curry paste
- 400 milliliters full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (omit for vegan and substitute coconut aminos)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat the coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it melts.
Step 2
Add the green curry paste to the pan and sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until aromatic.
Step 3
Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine with the curry paste. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 4
Add the chicken broth (or vegetable broth), fish sauce (or coconut aminos for vegans), lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.
Step 5
Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to slightly thicken.
Step 6
Taste the sauce and add coconut sugar if a touch of sweetness is desired. Adjust seasoning with sea salt and black pepper as needed.
Step 7
Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves and remove the sauce from heat.
Step 8
Serve the Paleo Thai Green Curry Sauce over your choice of protein, vegetables, or cauliflower rice, or use it as a flavorful base for soups or curries. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (831.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1330.7 |
| Total Fat 127.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 109.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5786.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 47.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.6g | |
| Protein 17.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 119.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1405.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories