Description
This Easy Thai Red Curry is a fragrant, creamy, and flavorful dish made with coconut milk, red curry paste, your choice of protein, and colorful vegetables. It delivers restaurant-quality Thai flavor in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2–3 tbsp Thai red curry paste (adjust based on spice preference)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breast, cubed (or tofu/shrimp)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1–2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce tamari for vegetarian)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh basil or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: Thai chilies or crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat
- Steamed jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger for ~1 minute until fragrant.
- Add red curry paste and stir for another minute to bloom the spices.
- Pour in coconut milk and mix until curry paste is fully dissolved.
- Add chicken (or protein) and simmer for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in onions, bell pepper, and carrot. Cook another 5–7 minutes until veggies are tender but crisp.
- Season with fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Remove from heat and garnish with basil or cilantro and optional chilies.
- Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.
Notes
- Use tofu or shrimp instead of chicken for variation.
- Add vegetables like baby corn, bamboo shoots, or green beans.
- For milder curry, reduce curry paste or increase coconut milk. Use chilies for heat if desired.
- Vegetarian? Replace fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers up to 2 months; thaw and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
