Authentic Thai Pumpkin Curry Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    807 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Thai

Authentic Thai Pumpkin Curry Recipe

This authentic Thai pumpkin curry recipe is quick, easy, and ready in 30 minutes with red curry paste. It’s a healthy, gluten-free, and one-pot dish!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup pork thinly sliced
  • 1 3/4 cups pumpkin peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 cups coconut milk divided into 1/2 cup (120ml) and 1 1/2 cup (360ml)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp red curry paste see notes
  • 1 Chili pepper to taste, see notes
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves torn
  • 1/4 cup sweet basil
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp palm sugar
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Instructions

  1. Heat 1/2 cup of coconut milk in a wok or pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Watch for the coconut milk to start bubbling. Then add the red curry paste and fish sauce. Stir everything together until the curry paste is fully mixed with the coconut milk.
  2. Pour in the remaining coconut milk along with water, then add your pumpkin pieces. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10–15 minutes, depending on how large your chunks are. The pumpkin should be tender but not falling apart.
  3. Add the pork and kaffir lime leaves to the pot, allowing it to simmer gently until the pork is cooked through and tender.
  4. Taste your sauce to decide how much palm sugar to add. The amount will depend on the natural sweetness of your pumpkin—if the pumpkin isn’t sweet enough, go ahead and add the full amount of palm sugar, but if it’s already sweet, add less. Stir in the sweet basil and chilies. Give everything a good stir until the palm sugar is fully dissolved and the basil wilts. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Red curry paste - Use my red curry paste recipe for authentic flavor. If you’re short on time, Mae Ploy or Maesri store-bought brands work great!
  • Chili pepper - I used red goat chili peppers, but you can use any you have on hand.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 807kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 70g (108%) Saturated Fat 51g (255%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 1520mg (63%) Potassium 1581mg (45%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 18889IU (378%) Vitamin C 54mg (60%) Calcium 126mg (13%) Iron 11mg (61%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 807 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 807kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 70g 108%
Saturated Fat 51g 255%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 1520mg 63%
Potassium 1581mg 34%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 18889IU 378%
Vitamin C 54mg 60%
Calcium 126mg 13%
Iron 11mg 61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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