Try Thai Vegetarian Curries

Restaurant style Thai curries usually have a deep and complex flavor that comes from slowly simmering a blend of fresh Thai spices, such as galangal, lemongrass, lime leaves, and of course, lots of spicy chilies! You can get a similar flavor by either using a pre-made Thai curry paste (look for this in the ethnic food aisle next to the noodles and soy sauces or at any Asian grocer), or by using similar but more common spices, such as ginger and turmeric. I like a bit of a kick to my Thai food, so these recipes are already spicy, but you can add extra chilies to really bring on the heat, or, if you prefer a milder and gentler curry, use about half of the amount of chilies that the recipe calls for. You can add a bit of extra water, vegetable broth or coconut and serve these curries as a soup, or serve the thicker version over rice or whole grains. No need to be too traditional as long as it tastes good, right? Each of these Thai curry recipes is both vegetarian and vegan.

• Easy Yellow Thai Curry
• Coconut and Tofu Curry (pictured)
• Red Curry with Tofu and Veggies
• Red Curry with Eggplant