Coconut curry

When most people think of curry, they think of Indian cuisine. But the truth is that curry is a style of cooking that originated in the Far East. It wasn’t until the British colonized India that curry made its way to the West. The British had a love affair with curry and it wasn’t long before the rest of Europe and America caught on.

The word “curry” is derived from the Tamil word kari, which means “sauce” or “relish.” Curry powder is a blend of spices that typically includes turmeric, coriander, cumin, and chili pepper. The ingredients and proportions of curry powder vary depending on the region where it’s made.

Curry recipes can be made with chicken, beef, lamb, shrimp, fish, or vegetables. Coconut milk is often used as a base, which gives the dish its creamy texture and mildly sweet flavor.

Advice

When making coconut curry, it is important to consider how to balance the flavors. Start by preparing your aromatics like onions, garlic, and ginger, then add a base of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Once the spices are toasted, add your desired protein, like chicken, beef, or tofu, to the pan and cook until lightly browned. Then, add the liquid ingredients, such as coconut milk and broth, and bring to a simmer. Lastly, finish your curry with fresh herbs like cilantro and lime juice, and serve over rice or quinoa for a complete and delicious meal.

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Recipes

 

Cauliflower, Cashew, Pea and Coconut Curry

5/5 - 3822 votes

• basmati rice
• salt
• tomato paste
• coconut milk
• ginger
• green chile
• cauliflower
• lemon wedge
• cilantro
• coriander
• cumin
• pea
• chile powder
• garam masala
• onion
• cashew
• canola oil
• garlic

 

Saucy Coconut Curry with Rice Noodles and Garden Vegetables

4.34/5 - 487 votes

• fish sauce
• ginger
• onion
• coconut milk
• cilantro
• coconut oil
• honey
• garlic
• ears sweet corn kernel
• summer squash
• thai red curry paste
• rice noodle
• lime zest
• jalapeño

 

Easy Coconut Curry

4.89/5 - 85 votes

• coconut milk
• onion
• coconut oil
• lemon juice
• lime juice
• salt
• pea
• cumin
• ginger
• cardamom
• coriander
• turmeric
• cauliflower
• basmati rice
• butternut squash
• garlic
• red thai chile
• spinach
• basil
• black pepper
• naan bread

 

All-Purpose Coconut Curry

4.3/5 - 50 votes

• salt
• asafetida
• tomato
• ginger
• garlic
• vegetable
• brown mustard seed
• turmeric
• coconut milk
• onion
• grapeseed oil
• curry

 

Turmeric-Coconut Curry with Pork

4.3/5 - 37 votes

• salt
• rice
• virgin coconut oil
• turmeric
• ginger
• coconut milk
• onion
• serrano chile
• napa cabbage
• garlic
• ground pork

 

Vegetarian Thai Green Coconut Curry

4/5 - 47 votes

• galangal
• cilantro
• cherry tomato
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• bell pepper
• shallot
• thai basil
• coriander
• cumin
• white pepper
• salt
• vegetable stock
• asparagus
• olive oil
• thai green chile
• lime juice
• makrut lime
• coconut milk
• garlic

 

Shrimp and Coconut Curry with Rice Noodles

4.4/5 - 27 votes

• salt
• ginger
• green curry paste
• green onion
• jalapeño
• lime
• shrimp
• basil
• coconut milk
• vegetable oil
• rice noodle

 

Thai Beef Coconut Curry Recipe

4.3/5 - 12 votes

• coconut milk
• cilantro
• onion
• lemongrass
• thumb galangal
• red chily
• ketchup
• cherry tomato
• pineapple
• coriander
• chicken
• cardamom
• brown sugar
• lime juice
• bay leaf
• beef steak
• oil
• sherry
• fish sauce
• garlic
• shrimp paste
• turmeric

 

The Greenest Coconut Curry with Clams and Rice Noodles

4.2/5 - 7 votes

• salt
• fish sauce
• light brown sugar
• ginger
• coconut cream
• lime
• virgin coconut oil
• garlic
• lemongrass
• serrano chile
• basil
• cilantro
• littleneck clam
• rice noodle

 

Easy Coconut Curry

4.5/5 - 2 votes

• asian chili garlic sauce
• fish sauce
• ginger
• coriander
• salt
• turmeric
• coconut milk
• onion
• bell pepper
• chicken
• cilantro
• chicken broth
• garlic
• lime juice
• vegetable oil
• yellow curry powder
• brown sugar

 

Vegetarian Green Coconut Curry with Quinoa

No Rating - 0 votes

• lime juice
• water
• soy sauce
• onion
• quinoa
• thai basil
• fish sauce
• shiitake mushroom
• coconut milk
• carrot
• eggplant
• ginger
• bell pepper
• bok choy
• water
• garlic
• vegetable oil
• thai green curry paste

 

Sweet Potato Chickpea Coconut Curry

No Rating - 0 votes

• oat milk
• ginger
• olive oil
• coconut milk
• chickpea
• tomato
• sweet potato
• onion
• curry powder
• garam masala
• spinach
• garlic
• salt
• lemon juice
• cilantro

 

Coconut Curry with Fish and Noodles (Khanom Jeen Naam Yaa Plaa)

No Rating - 0 votes

• fish sauce
• pineapple
• salt
• thai chicken bouillon powder
• turmeric
• thai shrimp paste
• sugar
• thai soy sauce
• kaffir lime
• thai chile
• coconut
• black peppercorn
• white fish
• lemongrass
• khanom jeen
• garlic

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