Thai · easy · 30 min · serves 4
How to make thai green curry vegan
Short answer
Replace shrimp paste in the curry paste, fish sauce with vegan green curry paste or miso + extra lemongrass, soy sauce + lime + kelp. The method is unchanged and takes about 30 minutes for 4 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Shrimp paste in the curry paste
- Fish sauce
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp paste | Vegan green curry paste or miso + extra lemongrass | Check the jar label |
| Fish sauce | Soy sauce + lime + kelp | Same salty-sea balance |
Method
- 1Fry the curry paste in a spoon of thick coconut cream until the oil splits out.
- 2Add the rest of the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 3Add tofu, aubergine and green beans; cook 10 minutes.
- 4Season with soy, lime, kelp and a little palm sugar.
- 5Finish with Thai basil off the heat.
The one thing people get wrong
Splitting the paste in coconut cream first is the step most home cooks skip — it doubles the aroma.
Frequently asked questions
- Can thai green curry be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace shrimp paste in the curry paste, fish sauce with vegan green curry paste or miso + extra lemongrass, soy sauce + lime + kelp. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 30 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing thai green curry?
- Splitting the paste in coconut cream first is the step most home cooks skip — it doubles the aroma.
- How long does vegan thai green curry take?
- About 30 minutes for 4 servings — a easy recipe.
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