In this recipe for coconut curry sauce, the sweetness of coconut milk blends with the zesty spice of curry powder. The sauce is naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1.25 cups light coconut milk
- 1.5 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar, or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- 1Mix sauce ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the coconut milk, soy sauce, sugar, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
- 2Heat the skillet and toast spices: Place a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add red pepper flakes, zest, garlic, and curry powder and stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
- 3Combine spices and sauce mixture: Add the coconut milk mixture and bring to a boil. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, 1½ minutes.
- 4Serve Add basil. Pour into a bowl, and serve with chicken, shrimp, vegetables, or whatever you like.