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Thai Green Curry Guacamole

May 4, 2016 By Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan 4 Comments

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This Thai green curry guacamole is the ultimate fusion dip. While still keeping its guacamole identity, it’s full of bright Thai-inspired flavors that make it a unique twist on guac.

Thai Green Curry Guacamole | Yup, it's Vegan. A brightly-flavored Asian fusion guacamole dip that's just as delectable as the original. Vegan, gluten-free, paleo, nut-free.

I keep a Google Doc full of recipe ideas and add to it from my phone or computer whenever one pops into my head. When it reached 6 pages long I attempted to organize it into categories. Then, I stopped following the categories and started indiscriminately listing things again. I now have an approximately 13-page document, 6 pages of which is organized into categories, the rest not organized in any way. Some of them have links to other recipes that inspired me, or notes jotted down about a similar thing I made in the past. I even have ideas for Vegan MoFo themes in there (I last participated in Vegan MoFo in 2014).

There are a few items that have been on that list for at LEAST two years, waiting to be made, and Thai green curry guacamole is one of them. I feel like many weeks when I meal plan it has been my second backup recipe, but never quite made it onto the final list. Thankfully, this year’s impending Cinco de Mayo was the push I needed to finally make it and good heavens, I’m glad that I did. This Asian fusion guac is good anywhere you’d use other guacamole: with tortilla chips, with tacos, you name it.

Thai Green Curry Guacamole | Yup, it's Vegan. Guacamole made with Thai-inspired flavors, perfect for dipping. Full of vitamin C and seasoned to perfection.

I mean, Thai green curry guacamole is the perfect pairing! Bright, herby, floral flavors from curry paste, cilantro, scallion, and ginger are the ideal counterpoint to fresh creamy avocado. I added some finely-chopped quickled (quick+pickled) carrots to mine, too. Originally that idea was solely for the purpose of adding some more color for the photos. However, it ended up being an exceedingly tasty addition to the guac, so I’ve included that recipe in case you have a few extra minutes and want to make it. As per usual with superfluous garnishes, it makes more quickled carrots than you’ll actually need.

Thai Green Curry Guacamole: Asian-fusion guacamole is a match made in heaven! Mashed avocado seasoned with Thai curry paste, coriander, fresh lime, shallot, and pickled carrots.

Side note: I mentioned when I posted about gluten-free walnut brownies that I struggle with chocolate photos. Apparently guacamole is also a photography shortcoming of mine. It took three separate photo sessions for me to get these pictures! I hope it’s worth the wait 🙂

Thai Green Curry Guacamole | Yup, it's Vegan. Easy Asian fusion guacamole packed with fresh Thai flavors!
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Thai Green Curry Guacamole

Thai green curry guacamole made in the style of classic guacamole dip, but infused with Thai-inspired flavors. You'll love this twist on guac - and it's naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Course Appetizer, dip, Thai
Cuisine gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, paleo, soy-free, sugar-free, vegan, vegetarian
Keyword green curry guacamole, Thai guacamole
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 108kcal
Author Yup, it's Vegan

Ingredients

For the Thai green curry guacamole:

  • 1/2 tbsp neutral oil (I used avocado oil)
  • 1 and 1/2 tbsp Thai green curry paste (check the label - some brands contain fish)
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce (omit for paleo/soy-free)
  • 6 tbsp freshly-squeezed lime juice plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar (sub with more lime juice for paleo)
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/2 shallot minced
  • 1/2 jalapeno or 1 small Thai chili finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 3-4 scallions green and white parts, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch ground coriander seed (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • pickled carrots for serving (optional; see recipe below)

For the quick-pickled carrots:

  • 3 carrots peeled and thinly sliced (I used rainbow carrots)
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or less if your rice vinegar is already seasoned)

Instructions

For the Thai green curry guacamole:

  • In a small saucepan, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the Thai green curry paste and minced ginger and garlic, and use a spatula to stir as best you can. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, continuing to stir - or until curry paste is fragrant and ginger and garlic are slightly softened. Let cool.
  • Once the curry paste mixture is cooled, mix it together with the soy sauce, lime juice, and rice vinegar (this is to ensure that the curry paste gets distributed evenly throughout the rest of the guacamole).
  • Mash the avocado well and add to a mixing bowl. Stir in the curry paste and lime juice mixture, shallot, jalapeno, cilantro, scallions,0 and coriander if using.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, and top with a handful of chopped pickled carrots if using. You'll likely need plenty of salt to cut through the richness of the avocado. If not using the pickled carrots, you may also need another hit of acid (either lime juice or rice vinegar). Guacamole is a great exercise in seasoning skills! Best served immediately, at room temperature. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days by taking a sheet of plastic wrap and pressing it directly onto the surface of the guacamole to cover.

For the quick-pickled carrots:

  • Stir the rice vinegar, water, sugar, and salt together in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat and stir in the sliced carrots. Let sit for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Preferably cool for an hour or so before chopping some of the carrots to serve with the guacamole.

Notes

Plan ahead by an hour or so if making the pickled carrots, so that they can cool before using; and for best results, also give yourself time to allow the curry paste mixture to cool for 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition facts exclude the optional carrots.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eighth recipe | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 32.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Give this Thai green curry guacamole a try for your Cinco de Mayo celebration (or any celebration!) and let me know what you think. P.S. I love it when readers tag me on Instagram (@yupitsvegan) with pictures of their creations and I try to reply to all of them. I’ve been active on Instagram lately, posting recipe sneak peeks/outtakes and other food pictures that will never make it to the blog at all!

Thai Green Curry Guacamole | Yup, it's Vegan. Vibrant and delicious Thai guacamole made by mixing traditional guacamole with Thai flavors! Serve with rice crackers or just regular tortilla chips.

Filed Under: Appetizers, Condiments, Dips Tagged With: Asian-inspired, citrus, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, paleo, refined sugar-free, soy-free, sweetener-free

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Comments

  1. marla says

    June 6, 2016 at 11:50

    5 stars
    Such a fun guac recipe! Love the Thai twist!

    Reply
  2. Edith says

    May 6, 2016 at 01:43

    I love Guacamole! Curry Guacamole sounds so good to try :))

    Reply
  3. Keith @ How's it Lookin? says

    May 5, 2016 at 14:20

    I gotta try this. A new guacamole sounds tasty to me, thanks for the idea

    Reply
  4. Karly says

    May 5, 2016 at 11:58

    Whaa!? Why have I never thought to try a combo like this! Sounds so tasty!

    Reply

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