If you’ve been on the search for a different way to upgrade your meals and snacks, this red curry sauce is what you’re looking for! Slightly sweet, with a touch of heat, this sauce takes mere minutes to make but is sure to elevate any dish you serve it with.
What is Red Curry Sauce?
This sauce is a yogurt-based sauce that incorporates citrus, coconut milk, honey, and ginger as well as red curry paste. It’s creamy and complex, with a bit of a spicy kick.
You can use this simple sauce on anything from proteins to vegetables and it’s a fabulous dip, too!
What You’ll Need
You’re just six ingredients away from an absolutely amazing sauce.
- Plain Greek Yogurt – Full-fat, Greek yogurt is the best option for this sauce since it has been strained several times and has the most body and thickness.
- Light Coconut Milk – This helps to achieve just the right consistency and add flavor.
- Red Curry Paste – Red curry paste is a Thai seasoning made by pounding red chilies with aromatics like lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallot, kaffir lime, coriander and cumin. It’s the flavor base for Thai red curries and sauces, bringing heat with a touch of sweetness.
- Lime Juice – Acidity helps to balance out the flavors. Freshly squeezed lime juice will give it the best flavor versus a bottled version.
- Honey – Honey balances the sauce.
- Fresh Ginger Micrograted – Ginger adds a bit of earthy spiciness.
Variations
Use this sauce as a base, then try these variations, or get creative with your own add-ins!
- Nuttiness – Add a dollop of peanut butter or tahini for a nutty sauce.
- Heat – Pour in some Sriracha, hot sauce, or cayenne pepper powder for even more heat.
- Herbs – Stir in fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, or mint.
- Avocado – Blend the sauce with avocado for an even creamier version with added healthy fats.
- Spices – Sprinkle in turmeric, ground ginger, or garlic powder. For even more aromatic goodness, consider toasting these in a dry skillet before folding them into the sauce.
- Citrus – Switch up the citrus and use lemon juice instead. Or, for a more concentrated lime flavor, add lime zest.
How to Make Red Curry Sauce
You can whip this sauce up in a matter of minutes!
- Combine. Place all six ingredients in a small bowl and stir until completely combined.
- Serve or store. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator.
Red Curry Sauce Uses
This sauce is a great dip for fresh vegetables, pita, and naan. Or you can serve it with appetizers like zucchini fries, vegetable spring rolls, or even mozzarella sticks.
This sauce is also a great way to upgrade roasted vegetables and it goes with all sorts of proteins from beef and chicken to pork and seafood.
Easy Red Curry Sauce Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons light coconut milk
- 1 heaping tablespoon red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger micrograted
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl using a whisk or in a food processor, combine the 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons light coconut milk, 1 heaping tablespoon red curry paste, 2 tablespoons lime juice , 2 teaspoons honey , grated 2 teaspoons fresh ginger.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
How to Store This Sauce
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and store for up to 5 days. Make sure to give it a good stir before suing.Can I Freeze Red Curry Sauce?
Freeze the sauce for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight and stir it well before serving. I like to give it a fresh spritz of lime juice to re-brighten muted flavors.Nutrition
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Several of the Green Curry Pastes I have purchased say on the label that the paste should not be eaten unless cooked. (paraphrased) Are we OK with this or should I heat the paste for a few minutes before blending in?
Hi Kirby! I’ve never seen that interesting. You can do whatever makes you comfortable. I do not heat mine.
The recipes that I have looked at look very tasty. Looking forward to making these recipes