Thai Coconut Sauce
Step up your game with this silky Coconut Curry Sauce poured over any dish! It's made with Indian style spices that give this sauce tremendous depth.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 78kcal
Ingredients
- 14 ounces full fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1/2 lime juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce optional
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat the coconut oil in a medium-sized saucepan set over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in the curry paste until well combined and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in coconut milk mixture, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated and slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the lime juice, fish sauce, chili powder, ground cloves, and salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- To serve, divide the rice, shrimp, and peppers between bowls. Spoon the coconut curry sauce over top and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg