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Thai-Fusion🍳 Medium

Classic Coconut Milk Curry with Lemongrass

45 mintotal
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
4servings
Classic Coconut Milk Curry with Lemongrass

A fragrant and creamy Southeast Asian inspired curry featuring aromatic lemongrass and tender vegetables.

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 14 oz Coconut milk
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass stalks, bruised
  • 3 tbsp Red curry paste
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth
  • 14 oz Firm tofu, cubed
  • 1 large Red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Bamboo shoots(optional)
  • 1 tbsp Fish sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the coconut oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the red curry paste and bruised lemongrass stalks, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Pour in half of the coconut milk and stir until the oil begins to separate from the cream.

  4. 4

    Add the tofu cubes and red bell peppers, stirring to coat them in the curry base.

  5. 5

    Pour in the remaining coconut milk and vegetable broth, then bring to a gentle simmer.

  6. 6

    Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar, simmering for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  7. 7

    Remove the lemongrass stalks and stir in the lime juice and fresh Thai basil.

  8. 8

    Serve hot over jasmine rice or rice noodles.

Nutrition per Serving

345

Calories

12g

Protein

18g

Carbs

26g

Fat

4g

Fiber

7g

Sugar

820mg

Sodium

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