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simple red curry recipe

Simple Red Curry Recipe

This Simple Red Curry Recipe delivers bold, cozy flavors in minutes, creamy coconut milk, fragrant red curry paste, fresh veggies, and your favorite protein simmered into a comforting, colorful dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Thai-Inspired
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Protein Choose One
  • 1 lb chicken breast thinly sliced
  • OR
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled
  • OR
  • 1 block tofu cubed
  • Curry Base
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2-3 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 can 13.5 oz coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • Vegetables
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup carrots thinly sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini chopped
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • Finishing
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Fresh cilantro or basil
  • Cooked jasmine rice for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet or pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a skillet and sauté red curry paste until fragrant and deep in color.
  2. Add protein of choice and cook briefly until coated and lightly browned.
  3. Pour in coconut milk, broth, soy or fish sauce, and sugar, then stir until smooth and simmering.
  4. Add bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini, and let the curry simmer until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
  5. Stir in spinach to wilt, squeeze in fresh lime juice, and adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Serve hot over jasmine rice and garnish with cilantro or basil.

Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer curry or light coconut milk for a lighter bowl.
  • Increase red curry paste for more heat or add chili flakes for extra spice.
  • Swap veggies based on what you have; mushrooms, snap peas, cauliflower, or broccoli all work well.
  • Curry thickens as it cools; add a splash of broth if reheating leftovers.
simple red curry recipe
simple red curry recipe
simple red curry recipe