This flavorful curry sauce can be used as a base for a curry dish with chicken or shrimp or served on rice, potatoes, or veggies!
You’ll need just 35 minutes to make this delicious curry sauce. Mix it with a can of tuna for a tasty snack, add it to sautéed veggies, or use it as a dip for naan bread.
What Is Curry Sauce?
Curry sauce is a flavorful blend of coconut milk, curry paste, peanut butter, fresh garlic, lime juice, brown sugar, and fish sauce. This curry sauce includes crushed peanuts for additional flavor and texture. It can also be used as a base for curried meat, chicken, and vegetable dishes.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- coconut milk
- red curry paste
- peanut butter
- garlic
- lime juice
- sugar
- fish sauce
- peanuts
- water
- scallions or extra crushed peanuts for topping
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Curry Sauce
- In a small saucepan over high heat, pour the coconut milk. When it reaches a gentle simmer, add the red curry paste, peanut butter, garlic, lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce. Whisk and continue to cook over high heat for about 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and reduced.
- Add the crushed peanuts and simmer for another 5-10 minutes. When the sauce coats the back of a spoon, add small amounts of water or broth and whisk until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. If the sauce separates, whisk it vigorously until smooth.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts or scallions. Enjoy over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes, or use as a base for your favorite curry dish.
Tips and Tricks
- This curry sauce will thicken the longer it’s cooked. For a thinner sauce, reduce the cooking time or add more liquid. You can also omit the peanut butter or the crushed peanuts, but both add delicious flavor and texture to the sauce.
- For a vegan curry sauce, replace the fish sauce with soy sauce or another vegan-friendly option.
What Does Curry Sauce Taste Like?
Curry sauce is big on savory flavors. It isn’t overly spicy and has a good balance of flavor thanks to the combination of sweet, sour, and salty ingredients. The coconut milk adds a rich and creamy texture.
It often depends on your taste because you can use a specific blend of spices and change it up every time you make a curry sauce. Usually, it includes cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, chili, and garam masala.
Is Curry Healthy To Eat?
Curries are made with a variety of ingredients that have varying kinds of health benefits. Some curries can be higher in sodium and saturated fats. As with all foods, it’s best to enjoy curries in moderation.
Curry Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
- ⅓ cup peanuts crushed
- ½ cup water or broth
- scallions or extra crushed peanuts for topping
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over high heat, pour the coconut milk. When it reaches a gentle simmer, add the red curry paste, peanut butter, garlic, lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce. Whisk and continue to cook over high heat for about 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and reduced.
- Add the crushed peanuts and simmer for another 5-10 minutes. When the sauce coats the back of a spoon, add small amounts of water or broth and whisk until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. If the sauce separates, whisk it vigorously until smooth.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts or scallions. Enjoy over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes, or use as a base for your favorite curry dish.
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