Aromatic Yellow Curry Sauce Recipe

Name: Aromatic Yellow Curry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 2 stalks of fresh lemongrass, 4 inches of the tops reserved, tender inner cores only, thinly sliced crosswise; 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; One 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk; 4 canned plum tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 1/4 teaspoons turmeric; 1/3 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped; Salt; Seasoning sachet made with 20 cilantro stems, 1 lime leaf, 1 red Thai chile and the reserved lemongrass tops, tied with string

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 stalks of fresh lemongrass, 4 inches of the tops reserved, tender inner cores only, thinly sliced crosswise
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
One 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
4 canned plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons turmeric
1/3 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped
Salt
Seasoning sachet made with 20 cilantro stems, 1 lime leaf, 1 red Thai chile and the reserved lemongrass tops, tied with string

1
In a food processor, combine the fish sauce with the thinly sliced lemongrass and the shallots, garlic, sugar and curry powder; process to a fine paste.
2
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil.
3
Add the onion and cook over moderately low heat until softened and starting to brown, about 7 minutes.
4
Stir in the coconut milk, tomatoes, turmeric and the spice paste and bring to a boil.
5
Add the seasoning sachet and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes.
6
Let cool slightly, then pull out and discard the sachet.
7
Transfer the contents of the saucepan to a blender.
8
Add the peanuts and blend to a puree.
9
Season with salt.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce, 2 stalks of fresh lemongrass, 4 inches of the tops reserved, tender inner cores only, thinly sliced crosswise, 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, smashed, and more.

Yes, Aromatic Yellow Curry Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aromatic Yellow Curry Sauce

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