Vegan Thai Green Curry Sauce

Elevate your culinary creations with this tantalizing Vegan Thai Green Curry Sauce, a vibrant and flavor-packed recipe that will transport your taste buds straight to Thailand. Made with creamy full-fat coconut milk, fragrant green curry paste, and aromatic ingredients like lemongrass, fresh ginger, and kaffir lime leaves, this plant-based sauce is the perfect blend of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet notes. A dash of soy sauce and a touch of brown sugar enhance its depth, while fresh Thai basil and a squeeze of lime bring a zesty, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for pouring over stir-fried veggies, noodles, or tofu and makes an excellent meal prep option. Perfectly balanced for vegans and customizable for gluten-free diets, this Thai green curry sauce is a must-try for dinner with bold, authentic flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
• 3 tablespoons Green curry paste (vegan-friendly)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 Lemongrass stalk, trimmed and finely chopped
• 14 ounces Coconut milk (full-fat)
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 2 Kaffir lime leaves, torn
• 1 cup Basil leaves (Thai basil preferred)
• 1 Juice of lime
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

1. Heat the coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

2. Add the green curry paste, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, and chopped lemongrass. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

3. Slowly pour in the coconut milk, stirring constantly to combine with the paste.

Step 4

4. Add the vegetable broth, soy sauce (or tamari), and brown sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Step 5

5. Toss in the torn kaffir lime leaves and let the sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 6

6. Stir in the Thai basil leaves and lime juice, then simmer for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

7. Remove the kaffir lime leaves before serving. Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 8

8. Use immediately as a sauce for stir-fries, vegetables, tofu, or noodles, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1026.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1393.6

Total Fat 112.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3551.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.3g	0%
Total Sugars 29.0g
Protein 31.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 632.4mg	0%
Iron 27.5mg	0%
Potassium 2469.5mg	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: 70.2%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 21.2%