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 red curry 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!
Ingredients
You’re just six ingredients away from an absolutely amazing sauce.
- Plain Yogurt – Full-fat yogurt is the best option for this sauce.
- Light Coconut Milk – This helps to achieve just the right consistency.
- Red Curry Paste – Curry gives the sauce its signature flavor and color.
- Lime Juice – Acidity helps to balance out the flavors. Freshly squeezed lime juice will give it the best flavor.
- Honey – Honey gives the curry sauce a bit of sweetness.
- 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.
- Herbs – Stir in fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, or mint.
- Avocado – Blend the sauce with avocado for an even creamier version.
- Spices – Sprinkle in turmeric, ground ginger, or garlic powder.
- Citrus – Switch up the citrus and use lemon juice instead. Or, for a more concentrated lime flavor, add lime zest.
What To Serve With Red Curry Sauce
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. Even cream cheese stuffed mushrooms.
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.
Storage and Freezing
You can easily store this red curry sauce in the fridge or freezer. Just be sure to stir it up before serving.
How to Store This Sauce
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and store for up to 5 days.
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.
Common Questions About Red Curry Sauce
Red curry sauce recipes may vary but this simple sauce is a blend of red curry paste, yogurt, coconut milk, lime juice, honey, and ginger.
Red curry is slightly spicy — it gets its heat from red chiles.
Other curry pastes can be a substitute. Try laksa or yellow curry instead.
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Red Curry Sauce
Ingredients
- 6 ounces plain 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
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until blended. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
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