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Spicy green curry sauce served in a bowl
Exotic and spicy sauce with coconut milk and fresh cilantro

Spicy Green Curry Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
Thai Green Curry (Gaeng Keow Wan) is the freshest and most fragrant of all curries, getting its color from green chilies and herbs like cilantro and Thai basil. The key to this recipe is 'cracking the coconut milk': boiling the creamy milk with the paste until the oil separates—frying the spices in this fragrant oil brings out their true depth.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 160 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Thai

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Wok or skillet: For sautéing.
  • Grater: For the fresh ginger.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Fish
⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Grate the ginger and garlic. Heat a little sesame oil in a skillet.

Tip: Sesame oil has a lower smoke point, so don't overheat it on its own for too long.
2 ✓

Add the curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Tip: Sautéing the paste is essential to 'activate' the flavors. Raw paste tastes flat.
3 ✓

Pour in half of the coconut milk (the thick cream part). Simmer until the oil starts to separate on top.

Tip: After the water evaporates, the paste fries in the coconut oil, deepening the flavors.
4 ✓

Pour in the remaining coconut milk. Season with fish sauce (instead of salt), sugar, lime juice, ginger, and garlic.

Tip: Fish sauce provides the umami bomb. The distinct smell dissipates during cooking, leaving only the savory taste.
5 ✓

Simmer for a few minutes. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced chili.

Tip: Add the lime juice at the very end so the fresh acids don't cook off.

Recipe FAQ

It's too spicy!
The fat in the coconut milk and a little extra sugar help tame the effect of the capsaicin.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut Milk (full fat)
  • 2 tbsp Green Curry Paste
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 whole Green Chili (optional for extra heat)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (or Galangal)
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 whole Lime (juiced)
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil