Description
Thai Peanut Curry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the rich, creamy texture of peanuts with the bold and aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine. This curry is a perfect balance of sweetness, heat, and savory goodness. Whether you enjoy it with vegetables, chicken, or tofu, the peanut sauce is the star, offering an indulgent yet light taste that pairs beautifully with rice. It’s the perfect dish to spice up your weeknight dinners or impress guests at your next dinner party.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1 zucchini, sliced
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
3 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: tofu, chicken, or shrimp for added protein
Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the red bell pepper, carrot, and zucchini, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, red curry paste, lime juice, and water (or broth).
- Pour the peanut sauce mixture into the pan with the vegetables. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are tender.
- Taste the curry and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, or more lime juice if needed.
- Serve the curry over cooked rice and garnish with chopped cilantro. Add your choice of protein (tofu, chicken, or shrimp) if desired.
Notes
- Vegan version: Use tofu or tempeh as a protein, and ensure your soy sauce or tamari is gluten-free.
- Extra spicy: Add chopped fresh chilies or more red curry paste to increase the heat level of the curry.
- Vegetable variety: Feel free to swap in other vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, or baby corn for added texture and flavor.
- Noodle option: Instead of serving the curry over rice, try serving it over rice noodles or soba noodles for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
