Green Curry Vegetables
A vibrant and aromatic Thai classic loaded with tender vegetables simmered in a fragrant, coconut-based green curry sauce.
Ingredients
- •2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
- •1 can full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz / 400ml)
- •1 cup vegetable broth (240ml)
- •1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- •1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
- •1 medium eggplant, cubed
- •1 red bell pepper, sliced
- •1 cup broccoli florets
- •1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- •1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- •1 tablespoon neutral oil or coconut oil
- •1 lime, juiced
- •1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- •2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- 2
Add the green curry paste and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly darkened.
- 3
Pour in about 1/4 cup of the coconut milk from the top of the can where it is thickest, stirring constantly until the oil begins to separate from the paste.
- 4
Add the remaining coconut milk, vegetable broth, soy sauce, and coconut sugar, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 5
Add the cubed eggplant and bell pepper, simmering for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 6
Add the broccoli, zucchini, and snap peas, cooking for another 5 to 7 minutes until all vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 7
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh lime juice, Thai basil leaves, and cilantro.
- 8
Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.
💡 Chef tips
- You can easily customize the vegetable mix based on what is in your fridge, such as adding baby corn, bamboo shoots, or spinach.
- Store leftover curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; flavors deepen even more on the second day.
- Make sure to use a certified kosher Thai green curry paste, as some imported brands may contain non-kosher ingredients like shrimp paste.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished curry should be richly aromatic with a vibrant green hue, offering a creamy coconut texture balanced by a zesty, savory, and mildly spicy flavor profile.