Flexible Curry Base With Choice Of Protein And Veggies 1771028167496 Zois
A versatile and aromatic coconut-based curry sauce designed to pair perfectly with your choice of chicken, tofu, or chickpeas and any seasonal vegetables.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 500 grams Choice of Protein (Chicken breast, Tofu, or Chickpeas)
- 3 cups Mixed Vegetables (Bell peppers, Broccoli, or Snap peas)
- 400 ml Coconut Milk
- 3 tablespoons Yellow or Red Curry Paste
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce or Tamari
- 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar or Maple Syrup(optional)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add your chosen protein (if using raw meat) and sear until browned; remove from pan and set aside.
- 3
In the same pan, sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- 4
Stir in the garlic, ginger, and curry paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes until highly fragrant.
- 5
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to release flavor.
- 6
Add your mixed vegetables and return the protein to the pan; simmer for 8-10 minutes until veggies are tender.
- 7
Stir in the soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice to balance the flavors.
- 8
Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice or quinoa.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
385
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
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