Heat Saucier over medium heat. Add oil and heat until shimmering.

Add garlic and lemongrass. Sweat them until fragrant.

Add curry paste to the pot and mix well with the aromatic mixture.

Continue to stir over medium heat until curry paste is very fragrant.

Gradually add sugar while stirring mixture until all sugar is added and combined.

Cook sugar down until curry paste is a deep/dark red color. Add in the vegetables and stir to combine. Let cook for about five minutes, stirring semi-frequently until vegetables have started to soften.

If you are including pre-cooked proteins, add them in now. We recommend seared meat or baked tofu. Mix with the curry paste and vegetables until fully incorporated.

Add fish sauce and chicken or vegetable stock to the pot. Mix thoroughly on high heat for a couple minutes until boiling.

Add coconut milk to the pot and continue to cook on high heat. Stir together well.

Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened and vegetables are cooked through.

Turn off the heat and add in the lime juice. Stir to incorporate and let sit for at least 5 minutes before plating.

Serve over white or brown rice.