I am excited to share with you one of my favorite Thai recipes, Thai Red Curry. This recipe was one of the most popular dishes I prepared at my restaurant and is also a favorite among my family. Traditionally it is made with meat but I have changed the recipe slightly to make it vegan and vegetarian. In this recipe, I use seitan (a vegetarian meat substitute ) instead of chicken, as it is very delicious and perhaps is the best tasting meat substitute. Seitan can usually be found at your local health food store or WholeFoods. This recipe only takes about 15 minutes to make. It sounds complicated, but it is very simple to make.
Ingredients:
- 1 Red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 Green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 Onion , diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1/2 head of Cauliflower, chopped
- 1 cup of Broccoli, chopped
- 8 ounces seitan, chopped (Optional)
- 3 Tablespoons red curry paste (World Foods* brand)
- 2 cans of Organic Coconut Milk
- crushed peanuts (optional)
- salt to taste
*The Thai Red Curry paste I use is suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and Celiacs.
You can find all these ingredients at WholeFoods.
Preparation
Note: This recipe does not use fish sauce, sugar, meat, dairy, or any unhealthy ingredients.
Pour 1 can of a high quality coconut milk in a pan. Turn the stove to medium-high heat. Add the red curry paste and stir until the paste is mixed in with the coconut milk. Add the second can of coconut milk to the pan. Stir every 2 or 3 minute until the sauce thickens to the consistency you like.
While waiting for the sauce to thicken up, you can start preparing your vegetables if you have not already. Once the sauce is thick enough, add in the vegetables starting with the ones that take the longest to cook like cauliflower and seitan. Let them cook for about 5 minutes. Then add broccoli, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, carrots, and onions. Stir off and on for another five minutes or until the vegetable are to your liking. Add salt to your taste.
To enhance the flavor you can sprinkle a bit of crushed peanuts on the final dish or add some to the sauce.
I hope you enjoy making and eating your Thai Red Curry!
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Commented: March 11, 2011 at 8:29 am
great recipe.
Commented: March 22, 2011 at 10:00 pm
Glad you are enjoying the recipe! Happy eating.
Commented: March 22, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Cant wait to try the recipe Anjana.
Commented: March 22, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Enjoy, Happy eating!
Commented: March 27, 2011 at 9:02 am
Finally got to try the recipe Anjana. Its very easy to make and tasted great..thanks.
Commented: April 5, 2011 at 9:05 pm
lately i have been getting tired of the same old things that i cook, i am going to try this tomorrow…:)
thanks Anjana!
Bhanu
Commented: April 13, 2012 at 8:12 am
Hello Bhanu, I love to try new things myself. Glad your Thai Curry was yummy!
Commented: April 9, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Thank you SO MUCH for this recipe and the video! This is now my go-to comfort food when I am craving Thai. I lived in Thailand for a while and this is the closest I have come to authentic Thai taste at home!!! I can’t believe how easy it was to make too. Thank you again and please please post more Thai recipes!!!
Commented: April 13, 2012 at 8:10 am
I love it when the food tastes delicious, healthy and simple to make. Thank you Jennifer for your kind comment! I will post a Thai Basil dish recipe and Thai Green Curry.