Authentic Thai Green Curry Sauce

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro leaves (1/2 cup)
• Fresh basil leaves (1/2 cup)
• Lime juice (2 tablespoons)
• Sugar (1 tablespoon)
• Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Green beans (1 cup, trimmed and halved)
• Broccoli florets (1 cup)
• Carrot (1 large, sliced into thin rounds)
• Bell pepper (1 medium, sliced into thin strips)
• Onion (1 medium, finely chopped)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Coconut milk (1 (14-ounce) can)
• Green curry paste (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and finely chopped onion. Sauté until the mixture becomes fragrant and the onion turns translucent, usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the green curry paste, and cook it for another 1-2 minutes. Keep stirring to prevent the paste from burning.
4. Slowly pour the coconut milk into the pan, stirring continuously to combine it with the curry paste. This should create a smooth, creamy sauce.
5. Add the sliced bell pepper, carrot rounds, broccoli florets, and halved green beans to the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Stir in the fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Let it cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Remove the pan from heat, and stir in the fresh basil and cilantro leaves.
8. Serve your Authentic Thai Green Curry Sauce over steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles for a traditional Thai meal. You can garnish with additional fresh basil and cilantro, if desired.