Coconut milk and curry powder combine to make a tasty, tangy sauce you might create in minutes.

Curry powders can vary in terms of spiciness, so keep that in mind as you add yours.

Depending on what your palate tells you, you may want to increase or decrease the quantity.

Coconut curry sauce ingredients

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Heat the skillet and toast spices:

Place a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

Add olive oil and heat for 30 seconds.

Combine spices and sauce mixture:

Add the coconut milk mixture and bring to a boil.

Coconut milk being added to a bowl with soy sauce

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Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, 112 minutes.

Serve

Add basil.

Pour into a bowl, and serve with chicken, shrimp, vegetables, or whatever you like.

Spices toasting in a skillet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Curry powder is a spice blend created by Westerers to emulate Indian curry flavors.

Other spices and herbs can be mixed into curry powder, which can also be created at home.

Coconut curry sauce can last for up to five days in a sealed container in the fridge.

The coconut mixture boiling on the stove

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It can also be frozen for up to three months.

Coconut curry sauce can be as spicy or as mild as you prefer.

Different curry powders have various levels of heat, so find one that works for you.

Coconut curry sauce on a bowl of shrimp and rice

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The red pepper flakes in the recipe can also be reduced or increased, depending on personal spice tolerance.

Coconut curry sauce is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and has 2 mg of protein per serving.

The sauce can be a delicious way to enjoy more proteins, vegetables, and legumes.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.