This vegan green curry with mushroom calamari is spicy Thai comfort food! My recipe for plant-based Thai green curry is so flavorful and satisfying, you won't be missing real calamari!
Vegan Thai Green Curry with Mushroom Calamari
Although we're headed towards spring, it's still cold outside and we're all craving some comfort food to warm our bodies and souls! This vegan green curry is no ordinary comfort food. It's spicy yet creamy and coconutty, and loaded with flavor! Full of vegetable and paired with some steamed jasmine rice, it'll keep you warm and satisfied no doubt!
What is vegan calamari?
How can calamari be vegan? I know, it seems impossible! Nature's Charm came out with vegan calamari made from king oyster mushrooms. All you have to do is open the can and drain the brine!
Paired with green curry paste and a can of coconut milk, this vegan green curry is quick and easy to make! Honestly you have little to no excuse not to make this calamari curry!
How to make vegan green curry with calamari
Drain the vegan calamari and pat them dry with a paper towel. Heat coconut oil in a skillet on medium heat. Sautée the vegan calamari and take it out onto a plate. Add more oil if necessary and sautée the broccoli and eggplant, and take them out on to the plate once they've lightly browned.
In a pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat and add the green curry paste. Sautée until it becomes fragrant, and add the coconut milk. Once it reaches a boil, add the stock, water, sautéed calamari and vegetables, and baby corn. Let it come to a boil and turn the heat down to let it simmer for 5 minutes, or until it reaches your desired texture.
What to serve with vegan green curry
I think classic Thai jasmine rice is the absolute best served with any kind of Thai curry! That said, you can substitute with sushi rice, basmati rice, or whatever rice you have on hand. I suggest using a rice cooker so you can leave it alone to cook while you focus on the vegan green curry.
More vegan meals!
- Macaroni gratin
- Arroz valenciana
- Red curry mac n cheese
- Red curry ramen
- Coconut curry with winter vegetables
Vegan Thai Green Curry with Mushroom Calamari
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 can Nature's Charm vegan calamari
- 1½ cup cubed eggplant
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- ½ can baby corn, sliced lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons Chef's Choice green curry paste
- 1 can Chef's Choice coconut milk
- ¼ cup vegetable stock
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Drain the vegan calamari and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a skillet on medium heat. Sautée the vegan calamari until lightly browned and take it out onto a plate. Add another 2 tablespoons coconut oil and sautée the broccoli and eggplant, and take them out on to the plate once they've lightly browned.
- In a pot, heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil over medium heat and add the green curry paste. Sautée until fragrant, and add the coconut milk. Once it reaches a boil, add the stock, water, sautéed calamari and vegetables, and baby corn. Let it come to a boil, turn the heat down, and let it simmer for 5 minutes, or until it reaches your desired texture. Add the salt and sugar to taste.
Disclosure – Thank you to Nature’s Charm and Chef's Choice for sponsoring this post! I love both their products and brand values, and I’m so excited to be working with them!
Katrina says
I've never heard of vegan calamari before! All the ingredients in this dish look amazing. I can't wait to try it! My husband loves green curry, so I know he'll love it too.
Ai says
Thank you so much Katrina! Hope you and your husband enjoy it😉
Kell says
Calamari is squid. These are mushrooms. There's no such thing as "vegan calamari".
Ai says
Hi Kell. Thank you for your comment! Yes, the product I used are indeed mushrooms, as mentioned on both the packaging as well as in my blog post. It's not actual calamari because squid is not vegan friendly. Vegan people often get creative and use king oyster mushrooms cut into rings as "calamari" when they miss real calamari that perhaps they once ate, or just want to try cooking mushrooms in a new way. Vegan substitutions for any meat, be it vegan chicken wings or vegan burger patties, will never be the actual thing. It's all about being creative and coming up with delicious alternatives that align with your preferred diet. Hope that helps! Have a lovely day!