You can adapt this curry however you like by adding shredded chicken or beef, tofu or noodles. This version is just with vegetables and is a great store-cupboard standby for using up veg.
1 tbsp fish sauce (optional – leave out for vegan)
1 tbsp brown sugar
juice of 1 lime
2 tsp tamari
400ml coconut milk + 200ml water or stock
400g vegetables (we used broccoli, cauliflower and green beans but baby corn, snow peas and zucchini work well too. If using carrots, par boil beforehand)
herbs such as Vietnamese mint, Thai basil and coriander, to serve
rice or noodles, to serve
Instructions
Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a wok, add the onion, garlic and ginger and sauté until soft over low-medium heat.
Increase heat and add last tbsp of oil and spice mix, stirring to combine to make a paste.
Add tomato paste, fish sauce (if using), sugar, lime juice, tamari, coconut milk and water or stock, then gently bring to a simmer, stirring.
Add vegetables and cook until just tender then taste for seasoning and serve.