There’s something inexplicably satisfying about munching on crunchy vegetables in a bowl full of creamy spiced soup. It’s almost like it should be forbidden, you know? Crunchy vegetables in soup? It seems wrong… but I promise, it’s so right.
The two stars of this Thai red vegetable curry: snap peas and water chestnuts. No matter how long you cook those two veggies, they’re going to keep their crunch. And the rest of the veggie cast in this production deserve your applause too: broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Those are obviously not going to be as crunchy (unless you add them at the end… but don’t do that). Still, what those vegetables lack in crunch, they make up for in another way.
For example, what broccoli lacks in crunch, it makes up for in its ability to absorb flavor. I looove broccoli in Asian-inspired dishes because it soaks up the sauce so well. I’m not going to go on and on about the rest of the vegetables in this curry (even though I totally could) because that’s kind of boring… I mean, who wants to read a blog about a girl obsessed with vegetables? (anyone?)
This Thai curry is the perfect way to transition from winter to spring because even though this is a dish that’ll keep you warm during early spring’s chilly weather, the abundance of fresh veggies will remind you that summer is right around the corner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger or 1 inch ginger, minced
- 4 tablespoons Thai Red Curry paste
- 1 8 ounce package white button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 2 heads of broccoli cut into florets
- 2 carrots cut into coins
- 1 10 ounce package snap peas, trimmed
- 1 5 ounce can water chestnuts
- 1 14 ounce can coconut milk
- 1 14 ounce can coconut cream
- 3 teaspoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Cilantro optional
Instructions
- Melt coconut oil in dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat.
- Add the onions and saute for 5 minutes, or until soft.
- Add the ginger, garlic and curry paste and stir for 30 seconds.
- Add the mushrooms, bell pepper, broccoli and carrots and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables are coated with the curry paste.
- Cover with a lid for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.
- Add the snap peas, water chestnuts, coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut aminos, paprika and lime juice. Stir until well combined.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve.
Vishal Bhinge says
What is the difference between can of coconut milk and coconut cream? grocery store near me has can of Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk 13.66 fl oz. do I have to use 2 of these cans?
Rachel says
Can anything be used in place of coconut cream? I’m having the hardest time finding it and might have to give up on the recipe.
Sheetu says
Thank you sharing such an amazing recipe. This was my first time making Thai food at home. Absolutely loved it. Very flavorful and easy to follow.
My Heart Beets says
Hi Sheetu, that’s so great to hear! Thanks for letting me know how much you liked this 🙂
AF says
This is my very favorite Thai dish to make! It actually might be my favorite dish that I make in general. I’ve shared it with so many friends and always get rave reviews as well. Thanks for sharing it with us all! Would give it 10 stars if I could.
My Heart Beets says
That’s awesome to hear 🙂 Thank you for sharing this recipe with so many others!
Heather says
This was DELICIOUS and so easy. I didn’t have coconut cream, so I used a cup of vegetable broth and I couldn’t have been happier. Paired with your wonderful directions on Instant Pot Jasmine Rice, we ate like kings. I had TWO giant bowls.
My Heart Beets says
Heather, that makes me so happy to hear! Thank you so much for letting me know how this curry and the jasmine rice turned out for you 🙂
Charmaine says
The recipe looks delicious . I am gonna try it tonight what do you think about adding tempeh or tofu to it .
My Heart Beets says
Awesome! I hope you love it! Tofu would be a great addition!