Introduction
This vegan Thai green curry is a quick and easy recipe, perfect for a weeknight dinner. It’s packed full of flavour, thanks to the fresh ginger, garlic, and lemongrass, and has a lovely balance of heat from the green chili peppers. The coconut milk makes it creamy and delicious, and the addition of tofu gives it a good protein boost. Serve with steamed rice and a side of greens for a complete meal.
Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 large onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon grated ginger
– 1 lemongrass stalk, minced
– 2 green chili peppers, sliced
– 1 tablespoon Thai green curry paste
– 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
– 1 block (250g) firm tofu, diced
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon sugar
– 1 lime, juiced
– 1 handful fresh basil leaves
Method
1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and chili peppers, and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Add the curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the coconut milk, tofu, soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice, and bring to a simmer.
4. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
5. Serve with steamed rice and a side of greens, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Potential changes & improvements
– If you like your curry to be extra spicy, you can add more chili peppers, or a teaspoon of chili flakes.
– For a bit of extra protein, you could add some cooked chickpeas or lentils.
– Stir in a handful of spinach or kale at the end for a boost of greens.
What other food it works well with
– Steamed rice
– Greens such as spinach or kale
– Fresh basil leaves
Common Mistakes
– Not cooking the onion, garlic, and ginger long enough – make sure to cook them until they’re softened, otherwise they’ll be too harsh in flavour.
– Adding too much curry paste – start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste.
– Not letting the curry simmer long enough – this will help to develop the flavours and make the curry more creamy.
Nutritional Information
– Energy: 300 kcal
– Carbohydrates: 20 g
– Fat: 20 g
– Protein: 10 g
Allergens
– Gluten
– Soy