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Vegan Thai Red Curry Paste

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Vegan Thai Red Curry Paste

Main ingredient for a Thai Red Curry this red curry paste is quick, vegan & gluten free: an absolute staple to give extra character to your favourite plant based dishes.

Vegan Thai Red Curry Paste in a glass bowl on a white table with chillies, coriander leaves and galangal root, garlic bulb and lemon wedge
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Why you'll love this recipe

Sometimes making sauces and dips at home from scratch can result in a way better version that the ones from the shops. It can be indeed tailored to our unique taste, needs and dietary requirement.

I'm sure many of you out there are already aware how challenging can be finding a Thai curry paste that is suitable for vegans, as the largest part of the ones available in the shops contain fish extract or sauce.

I don't know if you have tried it yet or already searched for it, but make our own vegan version of this versatile sauce it's extremely easy my friends.

It is also:
- ready in seconds
- cheaper than store bought
- easily adjustable to our taste

I'm sure you'll be amazed to know that this recipe really comes together in seconds and it can be used straight away in curries, soups, stir fry and any other dishes of your choice!

Considering the amount you'll get when you buy all the ingredients separately this product is way better value for money compared to buying a ready made sauce from the store.

Vegan Thai Red Curry Paste in a glass bowl on a white table with chillies, coriander leaves and galangal root focus on a copper spoon hold with left hand from the top left corner

Once ready, you can store the red curry paste into a glass jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.

You can also store freeze into ice cubes and store in the freezer for several months. When you need it you can simply pop a cube or two into your hot curry base, and it will melt within seconds!

Alternatively you can even fill sterilized jars with the paste and boil in water (with their lids securely on) for 20-30 minutes; this way you'll have an homemade preserve that will last in your cupboard for years! 

But now let's see how to make this Thai inspired paste!

Ingredients

ingredients to prepare Vegan Thai Red Curry Paste on a white table

How to make Vegan Thai Red Curry Paste

The recipe for this Thai red curry paste only requires two easy steps:
1) prepare the ingredients
2) place in a blender and blend until smooth 

ingredients to prepare Vegan Thai Red Curry Paste roughly chopped and placed inside a plastic blender glass

Creative ways to use Red Curry Paste

🍜 Noodle Bowls – Stir a spoonful into the broth for spicy ramen or rice noodle soups.

🥟 Dumpling Filling – Mix a little into vegan dumpling or gyoza fillings for a Thai-inspired flavour.

🍚 Fried Rice – Fry leftover rice with veggies, tofu, and a bit of curry paste for a bold twist.

🥗 Salad Dressing – Blend a tiny amount with coconut milk, lime juice, and maple syrup for a spicy-sweet Thai dressing.

🍟 Loaded Fries – Drizzle curry paste mixed with vegan mayo over fries for a spicy topping.

🥑 Spicy Hummus – Add a little to homemade hummus for a unique, fiery dip.

🌮 Taco Filling – Stir into sautéed mushrooms or jackfruit for a fusion-style taco.

🍕 Pizza Sauce – Swap out tomato sauce for a thin layer of coconut-curry paste for Thai-style pizza.

🍢 Skewers/Grill Marinades – Marinate tofu, seitan or tempeh, or veggies in a mix of curry paste and oil before grilling.

🥖 Curry Sandwich Spread – Mix with vegan cream cheese or yogurt for a spicy sandwich or wrap spread.

🥥 Coconut Curry Soup – Make a light, brothy soup with veggies and a little rice or noodles.

🍳 Tofu Scramble – Stir some into your tofu scramble for a Thai-flavoured brunch.

Vegan Thai Red Curry Paste in a glass bowl on a white table with chillies, coriander leaves and galangal root focus on a copper spoon hold with left hand from the top left corner

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Vegan Thai Red Curry Paste

This quick, vegan & gluten free Thai inspired red curry paste is an absolute staple to give extra character to your favourite plant based dishes.
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ Red Pepper washed, deseeded and chopped
  • 2 Thai Chillies red bird's eye
  • 2 Green Onions or scallions/spring onions
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Lemon Grass Stalk
  • 1 Lime zest + juice
  • ½ Lemon zest + juice
  • 1 inch piece Galangal or Ginger
  • ½ tablespoon Palm Sugar or Maple Syrup or Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander ground
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • ½ teaspoon White Pepper or black, ground
6 servings
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Instructions

  • Wash well all the vegetables and citrus.
  • Deseed the red pepper and chop it, cut the lemon grass and green onions in 1 inch pieces, ground both the garlic cloves and the galangal root, peel the zest of the lime and ½ lemon off, and finely chop the hot peppers.
  • Combine all the prepped ingredients to a blender bowl, squeeze the juice of both the lime and the lemon, add all the remaining spices and the palm sugar.
  • Blend until smooth and use straight away.

Nutrition

Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 11mg
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