You know dinner was good when you want to eat it for breakfast. Speaking of, it’s 10 am and I’m writing with a happy belly.
This Thai red curry made a fantastic meal last night and perhaps an even better breakfast this morning. It’s warm, comforting, and perfect for cool days. It’s a little rich, too, but so full of vegetables that it doesn’t feel too indulgent.
I’ve been meaning to try a red Thai curry based on my green curry for a while now, and I’m so glad I finally did. It’s the best curry I’ve ever had, restaurant versions included! Yeah, I said it.
Bonus? You should be able to find everything you need for this simple curry at a well-stocked grocery store.
Watch How to Make Thai Red Curry
Thai Red Curry Tips
- The secret to making amazing Thai curries is to use plenty of aromatics, like onion, ginger and garlic.
- Choose full-fat coconut milk for its richness (you won’t regret it!).
- Stirring in just a little bit of rice vinegar and sugar adds tons of complexity.
- Readily available store-bought Thai red curry paste adds characteristic Thai flavor and, bonus, the Thai Kitchen brand is vegetarian. You can make your own if you’re so inclined, though.
- Feel free to change up the vegetables, as long as you slice them so they’re all pretty small and about the same size. You could try broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, diced butternut or sweet potato (which will probably require a longer cooking time), sliced zucchini and/or yellow squash.
Please let me know how this recipe turns out for you in the comments. I love to hear from you.
If you enjoy this hearty dinner recipe, be sure to check out my cookbook for more!
Thai Red Curry with Vegetables
- Author:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
This Thai red curry recipe is so easy to make at home! It’s much tastier than takeout and healthier, too. Feel free to change up the vegetables (you’ll need about 3 cups total) and skip the kale if you want a more traditional Thai curry. This recipe is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free for all to enjoy. Recipe yields 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups brown jasmine rice or long-grain brown rice, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 small white onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- Pinch of salt, more to taste
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger (about a 1-inch nub of ginger)
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin 2-inch long strips
- 1 yellow, orange or green bell pepper, sliced into thin 2-inch long strips
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal into ¼-inch thick rounds (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste*
- 1 can (14 ounces) regular coconut milk**
- ½ cup water
- 1 ½ cups packed thinly sliced kale (tough ribs removed first), preferably the Tuscan/lacinato/dinosaur variety
- 1 ½ teaspoons coconut sugar or turbinado (raw) sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce***
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar or fresh lime juice
- Garnishes/sides: handful of chopped fresh basil or cilantro, optional red pepper flakes, optional sriracha or chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- To cook the rice, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the rinsed rice and continue boiling for 30 minutes, reducing heat as necessary to prevent overflow. Remove from heat, drain the rice and return the rice to pot. Cover and let the rice rest for 10 minutes or longer, until you’re ready to serve. Just before serving, season the rice to taste with salt and fluff it with a fork.
- To make the curry, warm a large skillet with deep sides over medium heat. Once it’s hot, add the oil. Add the onion and a sprinkle of salt and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, while stirring continuously.
- Add the bell peppers and carrots. Cook until the bell peppers are fork-tender, 3 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add the curry paste and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk, water, kale and sugar, and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the peppers, carrots and kale have softened to your liking, about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from the heat and season with tamari and rice vinegar. Add salt (I added ¼ teaspoon for optimal flavor), to taste. If the curry needs a little more punch, add ½ teaspoon more tamari, or for more acidity, add ½ teaspoon more rice vinegar. Divide rice and curry into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if you’d like. If you love spicy curries, serve with sriracha or chili garlic sauce on the side.
Notes
Recipe adapted from my Thai green curry recipe.
*Red Thai curry paste: Look for it in the Asian section of the grocery store. I like Thai Kitchen brand, which is vegetarian. Not all brands are (they can contain fish sauce and/or shrimp paste).
**Coconut milk: For rich and creamy curry, you need to use regular (not light/reduced fat) coconut milk that contains guar gum. My favorite is Native Forest Classic. The varieties without guar gum (which are becoming more widely available) aren’t nearly as creamy, even though their fat content is the same.
***Make it gluten free: Be sure to use gluten-free tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
If you want to add tofu: I’d suggest baking it first and adding it with the coconut milk in step 4. If you add raw tofu, it will soak up too much of the liquid, and baking it greatly improves the texture, anyway.
Update 8/10/2016: I tweaked this recipe a tiny bit to make it richer and more flavorful (decreased water from ¾ cup to ½ cup, and increased tamari to 1 tablespoon and vinegar to 2 teaspoons). I also updated the post with better photos!
If you love this recipe: Be sure to check out my other Thai-inspired recipes here! Don’t miss the Thai pineapple fried rice.
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Nancie
I made this recipe using veggies I had on hand — carrots, onion, peppers, cauliflower & yellow squash. And, I made sure I used Panang curry paste. It was fabulous!
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Katharina
Wonderful red curry recipe!! It has become my go to when making an easy thai curry. Thank you very much for sharing and greetings all the way from Germany!
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Kate
Thank you, Katharina! I’m happy you enjoyed it.
Steph
I made this curry today. I added birds eye chilli in Step 2. I think it’s an ok recipe but lacks more umami or flavour. I was surprised when the recipe didn’t show any other spices in it but I tried it anyways. I definitely think it needs hot chilli spice or coriander. Perhaps some basil etc.
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Tiffany
Hello! Do you have any suggestions for substituting the soy sauce/tamari and making this recipe soy-free? Would just leaving it out make a big difference? Thanks!
Kate
Hi Tiffany! You could try coconut aminos. I hope this helps!
Jennifer Keenan
I loved making this recipe! I had no chicken or other protein to add, but it was still a huge success with my husband who is not a veggie lover— My college aged daughter thought it was amazing too. I wish I would’ve had lime juice or rice vinegar. I had to use the white vinegar I had on Hand. It tasted good but I’m sure it’d be better as written. ! used Tamar I and it was fabulous! I also added a big fist full of fresh basil from my garden, and the veggies I had on hand; carrots, red pepper and green pepper, red onion, and broccoli. I used the red curry paste and about a quarter tsp of red pepper flakes.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Jennifer! Happy to hear it was such a hit.
Jen
This dish is AMAZING!!!! My new favorite by far. So flavorful and delicious!
★★★★★
Kate
That’s great! Thank you for your review, Jen.
PAUL SALME
I love curry and spicy dishes, but I haven’t tried red thai curry paste yet. I’ll try your recipe and tell you if I liked it. Many recipes do not give what you can replace one of the ingredients in the recipe. For those not used to Thai cuisine, you might not have all the ingredients on hand. I send you this comment to congratulate you. I really enjoyed the alternatives you added in your recipe.
Janice Short
Hi Kate, I love your easy and inspiring recipes and this one is on my favorite list. I’m making it yet again tonight. And yes, looking forward to leftovers for breakfast. I wanted to tell you about a new red curry paste I’ve been using. I, too, always used the Thai Kitchen brand but was always disappointed that it did not have the flavor and heat of that used by the Thai restaurants I frequented. I found a vegetarian version on Amazon and it’s exactly what I wanted. It’s made by Maesri in Thailand, 4 oz cans. It was offered as 4 cans for about $11. Thanks again for your great work! Drooling now, so time to get cooking lol …
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Alice Shukalo
I made his for the second time last night, and you’re right, it makes a great breakfast, too. This is so delicious, and so easy. I added a small sweet potato, cut into quarters lengthwise and then into thin slices cross wise, and also a bit of butternut squash, cut into small chunks.When I make it during pomegranate season, I’ll add a quarter cup of pomegranate seeds, just to see what happens. An alternative for more heat is a little Louisiana hot sauce. Also, the nutritional information should note that each serving contains about 69% of the daily saturated fat advised; that would matter to some people. Thank you for another great recipe!
★★★★★
Mia
Absolutely delish! I used red peppers, roasted cauliflower, and baked tofu. Finished with thai basil and lime juice.
★★★★★
Carolyn
So delicious! I love rice but served over lentils to get a little extra protein. Thank you so much for so many great recipes!
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Becky
Really enjoyed this currry, used pak choy instead of kale and it was really lovely. Thanks from the UK!
★★★★★
Tiffany
Delicious! Hi send what had on hand. Subbed maple syrup for the sugar. Delish!! Thank you!
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Adrienne
I used your sauce recipe and added my leftover chicken and leftover veggies! Very good!
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Joann
Made it yesterday evening and everybody loved it! Will definitely make again!! Thank you from the heart of the Mediterranean.
★★★★★
Mariane Sfeir
Such a good recipe! Thank you.
But I wanted to ask if it can be frozen?
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Kate
I’m glad you liked it! I haven’t tried freezing all my recipes and can’t say for sure. I would suggest freezing the rice and curry separately.Let me know if you try it!
Jaclynne
Made this tonight and it was delicious! I’m already looking forward to making it again soon, thank you for sharing. So fast and easy for a weeknight dinner.
★★★★★
Ed K
I made this for a Zen Buddhist lunch. It was a crowd favorite!
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Susanne
Just made this with cauliflower, bits of leftover broccoli, zucchini & green pepper. Coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and a mix of lime juice & apple cider vinegar as a substitute for rice vinegar. No added salt bc I’m on a low sodium diet. It’s the BEST homemade Thai curry I’ve had so far. I DO miss the umami flavor from the fish sauce a tiny bit, but that’s just marginal.
Could seaweed help with that, maybe?
Also: Personally, and when not cooking for the family, I would add some chili pepper & some cilantro. 5 stars for me!
★★★★★
Julianne
Hi, love this recipe! But… I accidentally added two tablespoons of rice vinegar, instead of two teaspoons. Otherwise, it’s perfect.
Any suggestions on how to balance out the taste?
Thank you!!
★★★★★
Kate
Hi Julianne! I’m glad you liked it. You could add a little more sugar to help counteract.
Mayank Garg
Great. Very tasteful and simple to make.
Thank you.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing.
Andrea
Thank you sooooo much. This is my 4th attempt to make a thai red curry recipe. It is the first time I was happy with the results! It will be bookmarked!
Rararoop
This is the second recipe I’ve made with your site and I’m super impressed with the ease along with quality of food I’m able to make!! I adjusted the recipe slightly in that I added a block of tofu cubed when I added the Thai curry paste; I also added 2 tbsp of chili garlic sauce, and doubled up on the water, soy sauce and curry paste amounts to make it even more sharper and spicier. Thanks for putting this recipe up!
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Mandy S
This was an easy recipe to follow and a hit in my house! I had carrots, broccoli, and kale from the garden. I also added a sweet potato and garbanzo beans and an additional 1tbsp curry paste.
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Lorraine
My husband and I really enjoyed this curry. Easy to make.
Will definitely make it again
And vegan
★★★★★
Sarah
I can’t tell you how many times I have been this (and the green curry) recipe…tastes delicious every time. It’s definitely my go-to!
★★★★★
Fern
Hi! This was so yummy! I am strange so I substituted 3 tablespoons of caper brine for the vinegar, I think caper brine mimics fish sauce. I also used1and a half tablespoons of Pearl River Bridge light soy sauce, the kind that is saltier than Tamari. Squeezed in the juice of one lime and I was so happy.
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LISA
This is our favorite Thai curry recipe. We’re not vegetarian, so I do throw in cubed chicken thighs for the extra protein and calories (we’re all long distance runners and need a little extra fuel). Other than that, I make no changes. It is a wonderful, spicy meal that I dream about! I also sometimes throw in some shitake mushrooms when I want to splurge.
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Laura Villarreal
Thank you so much for this recipe! I made it and it really felt like I was eating at my favorite thai restaurant which is about 4 hours away from me. It was delicious! I don’t have Instagram, if not I would definitely post! ❤️
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Kelly
I couldn’t find any red curry paste when going shopping for this recipe, so I used Biryani curry paste instead and it still turned out lovely! Thanks so much!
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Shelley
Fabulous! I used chicken broth instead of water, but followed the rest of the recipe. It was amazing and I’ll definitely make it again!
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Mike Smith
Question.
Kate, I wish to make Thai Red curry with Vegetables.
Can I add to, or substitute the carrots with other vegetables?
Would you use aubergine in this curry?
Many thanks
Mike
Kate
Hi Mike, I prefer this dish with the vegetables in this recipe. However, I know some readers have found substitutions that have worked well like broccoli, cauliflower etc. I don’t know if eggplant would work best in this one as it acts more like a sponge and I find it’s best roasted to get the best flavor.
Mike Smith
Thanks Kate for the advice.
Mike
Emily
I made the mistake of grabbing lower fat coconut milk and I did use a little bit of chicken bouillon because I’m not a vegetarian. The sauce was a little thin due to my error, but man is it delicious!
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Joann
Love, love, love! Wonderful recipe and very easy to make. I also add baked tofu. Thank you!!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed it.
Prema
The best and the easiest red curry! Thank you, Kate! It’s 102 F in Northern CA right now, and I wanted to add baked tofu- so I baked it at 8am before it started roasting outside :) Added cabbage instead of kale, bell peppers, carrots, lots of cilantro, and 1 1/2 T red curry paste. I served it over barley (we had leftover barley that I needed to use up). Your recipes are delicious and so quick and easy, thank you!!
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Leslie
With brown rice, this is hearty stuff that sticks to the ribs! We started with chicken thighs, cooked them fully, set aside, then proceeded with the recipe as written, threw in the chicken at the end. Somehow only needed one large bowl!?!? Keep it going!
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Kate
Thank you for your review, Leslie! I appreciate it.
Rebecca G Kagin
This recipe was outstanding. I did up the curry paste by a tablespoon and doubled the lime and tamari to taste. It was an amazing guide. I also added some summer squash and eggplant from my garden, along with all the vegetables that were listed. Sinfully delicious!
★★★★★
Jody
I made this tonight using what I had on hand: yellow pepper, carrot and spinach. Yummmmmm!!! It was just what I was craving! I topped it with scallions and felt it needed a bit more heat, so I added red pepper flakes.
★★★★★
Bizz
We have tried this recipe several times and it never disappoints. So many colorful vegetables, plus the sauce tastes as good as our local Thai restaurant. Very yummy, Cookie + Kate! Thank you for providing us such delicious recipes.
★★★★★
Anita
3rd entree I have made from Cookie & Kate, I used ingredients listed and it was yummy. I felt so proud after it came together because after a long hiatus of not cooking, I am back at it!
My partner only likes very mild spice, and my limit is medium. I used red pepper flakes and basil to garnish my food, he only used cilantro.
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Amber
This was my first time making curry from a recipe so I followed how described but added tofu, spinach instead of kale, and edamame. SO GOOD. It turned out so creamy with just the right amount of spice. I’ll definitely make it again!
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Rob Barrett
Mad this tonight, super good. Why add the water? Wasn’t sure it needed it. Lovely tastes, thanks so much. You might want to try this with Panang curry. It’s a little more subtle and I’ve had great success with it. Blessings to you and your family.
Kate
Thank you for your feedback, Rob!
Marlen
Thanks for the recipe! I’ll be making this for the family. Curious of it’s spicy with the red curry paste. My kids and us adults are into mild spice if any at all!
Lindsey
Easy to make, delicious results. I added tofu and it turned out great. Will keep recipe as a go to from now on!
★★★★★
Ginny Smith
I am a college student who has been craving thai food, and I tried it today! It was a great hit, and we loved it! Thank you!!!
★★★★★
Deb Russell
I added diced sweet potatoes and used some cubed frozen first, sauteed tofu in it. Quite good!
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Kate
Thank you for sharing, Deb! I’m happy you enjoyed it.
Danielle
It’s true – best curry anywhere!! Perfect to eat it around fire pit with friends. Really enjoyed it!
★★★★★
Melanie
I’ve made this several times and love it. Sometimes I add shredded chicken. Getting ready to make it again for this week’s lunches.
★★★★★
Sal
Hi Kate,
Tried the receipe. Turned out delicious. I skipped the soy and vinegar, just added a little sugar and some cayenne pepper for heat.. Subbed the kale with spinach.. All in all – Was absolutely yum! .Thanks for sharing :)
Sal
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Kelly
Any replacements to coconut milk? We can’t stand the taste, and I have one that is allergic to it. I understand it needs the full fat but could cashews do the trick? Or is there another plant based fat I can use?
Kate
Hi! You could try cashew milk, although it may be too watery. Let me know!
Irene
Very, very good. Cooked exactly as written except used less curry paste since some members of family cannot tolerate too much spice. Will definitely make it again. Could not help nibbling when it was cooked.
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J2
Really enjoyed it. My version had a little powdery texture occasionally but it may be that I added the coconut milk too quickly & didn’t cook / mix the paste enough first.
The overall taste is perfect for my mild curry preference and just added chicken to my husband’s portion.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Paulina
Delicious! Tastes like an authentic Thai curry, must be the best Thai curry I made at home, highly recommended!
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Kate
I’m happy you think so, Paulina! I appreciate your review.
Jacqueline O'Neill
So tasty and fed a houseful made in advance up to adding coconut milk which I did add but took off heat, left for several hours before everyone was ready for dinner then just reheated flavours were brilliant loads of compliments – thank you x
Jacqui
★★★★★
Jennifer Keenan
I loved making this recipe! I had no chicken or other protein to add, but it was still a huge success with my husband who is not a veggie lover— My college aged daughter thought it was amazing too. I wish I would’ve had lime juice or rice vinegar. I had to use the white vinegar I had on Hand. It tasted good but I’m sure it’d be better as written!
★★★★★
Jenna
Love this curry! Super easy and delicious, have made it several times!
★★★★★
Elizabeth Warner
This was such a warm and comforting dish on a chilly fall day! I added some cooked chickpeas for more protein and omitted the sugar. So yummy! Will be making again for sure.
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Kate
That’s great to hear, Elizabeth. Thank you for taking the time to review!
Anne
Thank-you so much!! Recipe was wonderful. Can you do the same with green curry or yellow curry?
Kate
Hi Anne! If you are looking for a green curry, I suggest my green curry recipe.
Rachel
Doubled the recipe and am so glad I did. My 18-month-old and 3-year-old both took several bites of the sauce over rice (without coercion) during cooking, and now I’m trying not to sample more of it as I wait for dinner guests to arrive. Simple, delicious, and just the thing to warm your insides on a cold fall day.
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Kate
Hooray! I think that’s a big win. I’m glad it was a hit with the little ones, too. Thank you for your review, Rachel!
BHPMKE
Have you tried converting this recipe for Instant Pot? It seems like it should work well.
Kate
Hi! I haven’t, sorry. I find this one comes together quickly the way it is and love the stovetop flavor.
Ru
Amazing amazing amazing recipe! Super tasty and even more easy to make! Thank you for such a great dinner recipe. The entire family loved it.
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Kate
I’m glad it was a hit, Ru!
Tejai Singh
Loved this recipe. I use Mae Poy Thai red curry paste (amazon, far better than those in the grocery store) with sweet potatoes and peppers. Can add or leave out chicken and butternut squash. I use veggie dicer to keep pieces uniform, so they cook evenly and serve with jasmine rice. I prefer more sauce, so double the recipe broth or even triple depending on how many veggies I add. It freezes well. Great tips and notes. :)
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Julie
I make this curry. I do empty veggies from pan and add some chicken,once chicken is cooked i add the coconut milk and water. Although the curry without chciken and just veggies is good by itself my husband is not satisfied unless it gas meat. (We tried tofu but it was a miss)
So even if you are not a vegetarian this curry recipe is the best,just add meat .
★★★★★
Jean Aeichele
This was delicious – thank you for sharing. I used red onion, red and yellow bell peppers, yams instead of carrots (cut into small squares and microwaved till 1/2 way cooked) and a can of rinsed/drained bamboo shoots . I omitted kale and used bok choy instead. I also added a teaspoon of dried red chilis (hubby likes it HOT ;). Of course I used Butler Soy Curls (==>>obsessed! I actually prefer them to chicken) soaked/seasoned browned in sesame oil added just before serving. I Served with white jasmine rice. Used Blue Dragon Red Thai Curry Paste This recipe will be added to the Meatless Monday roster for sure! Thank you again. ~.~
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Alex Kim
The way you have presented this blog I liked it. Thank You for sharing such an amazing article. This article contains great facts which I liked.
Johanne Delisle
I made this recipe a few days ago and I loved it! I would say it was more delicious than what I have had in a restaurant. This recipe is a keeper! Thank you so much for sharing such awesome recipes Kate.
During this time of confinment, I felt like I travelled through eating this delicious Thai dish.
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Kate
I’m glad you loved it, Johanne! Thank you for your review.
Carol
Oh my, this was so delicious. Tasty, creamy, and satisfying. I included the baked tofu, which made it a complete meal. Will definitely be making this again!
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Kate
Great! Thank you for sharing, Carol.
Manny
i made it with golden potatoes, tofu, and the veggies listed. i baked the potatoes and the tofu first. then added at step 4. turned out great.
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Emily McIntosh
This is in the weekly rotation now. I’m obsessed with it. My tweaks: I doubled the sauce bc my family likes a lot of sauce. I also added sweet potato and chickpeas for a little more protein. My husband 2 young boys all love it. Thanks Kate for an amazing recipe!
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Emily! I appreciate your review.
Kathryn
My partner and I enjoyed prepping all of the veggies and tofu; then adding the aromatic spices etc to the amazing colorful dish! Then we enjoyed a wonderful candlelight dinner of the Thai red curry with vegetables! Definitely a “keeper” recipe!
★★★★★
Kate
I love to hear that, Kathryn! Thank you for your review.
Angela Borowski
Curry was amazing. I used brown sugar and was perfect. Thanks
Foggy
This recipe is amazing, and we end up making it every week or two. Thank you!
★★★★★
Courtney Laird
Just made this last night! We loved it!
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Nathalie
Fabulous ! This Thai curry made my day!
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Marisabel Park
Instant Hit!!! My family loved it! I added chickpeas and that was it!! Curry Perfection
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Kate
That’s great! Thank you for sharing.
Kate
I love this recipe but tip for people who struggle with IBS- Do not buy coconut milk with guar gum otherwise it wrecks havoc on your stomach. The brand I use is great in this recipe and makes it super creamy without sacrificing. :)
Sid
Hi! Cooking rice for 30 minutes sounds definitely too much. As someone from India and having cooked rice for almost every day for my adult life, I can confidently say that only a few varieties (that are unavailable in most of the world) take that long – a 12 minute boil is almost always enough. I’d boil water, then add rice, bring it back to boil and cover. Leave for 10-12 minutes on low, turn off and leave covered.
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Kate
Hi Sid, thank you for your feedback. I’m happy it takes you last time! I haven’t been able to get it just right without the method I described. Thank you for sharing!
Lila
You are not kidding–this is delicious! And, when we ate the leftovers for lunch the next day, it was as if my kids read your post in saying the dish was even more flavorful and delicious the next day! Thank you so much–my kids keep asking me to make this again it was so yummy!
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Kate
You’re welcome! I’m happy they enjoy this one.
Lin Duren
Where’s the chicken in this recipe?
Kate
Hi Lin, I’m a vegetarian and this is a vegetarian blog so there isn’t any chicken.
Perl
Made this a few times. It’s so good! I took out the sugar and used coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Thanks!
★★★★★
Klodiana Kondo
I have made this recipe so many times. Is easy and so delicious
★★★★★
Elizabeth
Excellent, flavorful dinner. I served this with the oven baked tofu over coconut jasmine rice. Delicious!
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Rich
Made this for my wife’s Bday today. Very good recipe, a definite “will make again” recipe. I basically doubled the recipe and added one large sweet potato cut into bite sized chucks. I waited to add the red and yellow peppers (don’t care for green) until the sweet potato and carrots were just starting to get soft. This way they were al dente. I used a Dutch oven to make this on the stove top. I also added chicken stock instead of water and let it simmer between 1.5-2 hours on very low heat. I also added crispy tofu toward the end of the cooking time. Mmmm, can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow. Many thanks for this recipe that was enjoyed by all.
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Jesse
Finding recipes online can be a mixed bag, even when shopping around by looking at reviews, but this is a fantastic dish that didn’t disappoint. I didn’t change a thing about the recipe besides using the white rice I had on hand.
This curry was a delightfully warming meal for a cozy dinner with a friend. It’s been less than a week since I cooked it and I’m already planning on making it again tonight. I really like a very spicy curry, so this time I will experiment by adding in some cerranos and maybe red chilis, too.
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Kate
I’m glad this one didn’t disappoint, Jesse! Thank you for your review.
Karen Benton
This was a really good recipe! I added a little umami powder and some Tajin spice and the flavor was perfect. I also used spinach instead of kale. This recipe is so easy to customize and is delicious. I didn’t add any extra protein, but I think it would be great with baked tofu. Thank you! KB
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Amy
This was really good. I added some cauliflower (since I had some on hand that needed to get used up) and tofu and cut back a bit on the amounts of the other veggies. The red curry sauce was mild but very tasty. Fed two of us with only a small lunch portion worth of leftovers.
samantha bridger
I’m making this tonight but I’m wanting to add in cauliflower and broccoli… do you suggest roasting the cauliflower before ? Does it matter ? Thanks !
Kate
Hi! You could, or sauté it.
Jen
Deere-lish! Used veggies on hand – frozen cauli, broccoli, spinach.Yummy! Thank you.♡
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Kate
Great combination, Jen! Thank you for sharing.
James
Very vibrant curry – potentially my favorite recipe out there! I like to mix up the vegetables each time I do it, I quite enjoy replacing the kale with bamboo shoots and water chestnuts for a slightly more exotic feel.
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Sandra Degraaf
I was wondering how spicy the thai red curry sauce is, as I tend to only handle half spicyness that others can. I make the thai pineapple fried rice and vegetarian chili but just cut heat by half. But would I lose flavour by cutting red curry sauce? LOVE your recipes
Kate
Hi! You can cut it in half, check the sauce and then see if you would like to add more.
Dani
This is the best curry I have EVER had and ever made. So rich, so delicious, and so so easy to make. Meat eaters, you won’t miss the meat at all. Definitely a new vegetarian staple in my kitchen!
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Dani!
Teri
I just made this with green beans and sweet potato instead of the kale. I roasted the sweet potato in chunks before putting in at the end because I was afraid it might not cook equally to other veggies. I served it over rice noodles instead of rice….YUM! Family loved it.
★★★★★
Alpna
Thank you for sharing this recipe!! It was absolutely delicious. I felt like we were eating at our local Thai House Restaurant. We did add additional vegetables (Mushrooms, broccoli, green beans, bamboo shoots) and some fresh basil. This will become a go to recipe.
★★★★★
Drishtie Phartiyal
Can I replace the rice vinegar for regular vinegar? This is a good recipe but I might not add any eater to it next time.
★★★★
Kate
Hi, you can or use some lime.
Geetika Saksena
The Thai curry turned out great! Love this recipe!
★★★★★
Christy
This looks delicious! I’m just about to make it for a very special dinner with friends…Has anybody added prawns? Do you think prawns would be a good one to add?
Christi
Anyone added shrimp here?
Jane
Delicious! My husband, adult son and I were wowed. Thanks so much for creating such a great curry dish. This is the second of your recipes I’ve tried. Can’t wait to try more.
★★★★★
Sarah
Hi, would love to make this recipe but I’m allergic to coconut. What would be a good substitution to coconut milk?
Kate
Hi Sarah! You could try whole milk, but would vary the taste. Or another neutral milk.
Trevor
This isn’t a Thai curry recipe, it’s how to mix a pre made Thai curry paste into a pan of vegetables. To actually make a Thai curry the key ingredients are galangal, lemongrass, chilli, shrimp paste and Thai basil, none of which are even mentioned here, which is pretty insulting.
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Kate
Hi Trevor, I’m sorry this recipe frustrates you. If you read the full post, I highlight where you can make your own if you choose. I try to keep recipes as authentic as I can, while adding my own interpretation.
Ali T
This is so yummy, thanks! I added more ginger and garlic, bc I love spice, as well as some red pepper flakes. I also tried using some of the other vegetables – sweet potato, broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms – you suggested. It’s almost as good as my local take-out, I will definitely make this again!
★★★★★
Gretchen
Have made this recipe a couple times. Love having it as a weeknight meal option that comes together pretty quickly once the chopping is done. I replace the kale with spinach and baby bok choy (bag of 2 from Trader Joe’s). Next time will add some tofu for serving as well.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Gretchen! I appreciate your review.