Thai Red Curry Shakshuka
Coconut milk and red curry paste meet poached eggs for a rich, aromatic Thai-inspired vegetarian meal.

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 large Shallots, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 14 ounces Full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup Crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce or Tamari
- 5 pieces Large eggs
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
- 1 whole Lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat and sauté the bell pepper and shallots until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the red curry paste, garlic, and ginger, cooking for 2 minutes until the paste becomes fragrant and slightly darker.
- 3
Pour in the coconut milk, crushed tomatoes, and soy sauce, stirring well to combine all ingredients into a smooth sauce.
- 4
Simmer the sauce uncovered for 10 minutes over medium-low heat until it has thickened slightly.
- 5
Use the back of a spoon to create five small wells in the simmering sauce.
- 6
Carefully crack one egg into each well, then cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid.
- 7
Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks remain runny.
- 8
Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
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