Mae Ploy Green Curry Paste 400 g - Pack of 4

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Distinctive Flavours: This Thai red curry paste features several ingredients unique to the Asian region of the world. Red chillies are the main ingredient, the presence of which gives an acceptable level of spiciness. Although chillies are not originally from Asia, they have nonetheless become a staple in Thai cuisine. Lemongrass did however originate in Asia and is commonly used in Thai and Vietnamese foods. Kaffir limes are an interesting fruit which are also native to Southeast Asia. Their name was likely derived from a German word meaning bug, because the leaves from the tree look like tree insects found in this region. Don’t worry - The leaves are much more delicious than the bugs which share the environment with them. Also native to Asia are shallots, an onion-like vegetable with a flavour sweeter and less potent than onions. Commonly found throughout Southeast Asia, galangal is used in several other Thai dishes such as tom kha kai and tom yum kung. All of these ingredients are also used in remedies and herbal medicines in Asia. The benefits of cooking with this authentic Thai red curry paste are numerous. Freezing: you can also freeze leftover curry in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. For best results, defrost the curry in the refrigerator for 24-36 hours or reheat in a microwave or on the stovetop over low heat.

What I love about Thai food is that every single dish is always so aromatic and just bursting with beautiful spicy, sweet, and occasional sour notes! ❤️ The main takeaway is that there is a huge range between brands of store-bought curry paste. When following recipes, unless you copy the brand that was used by the recipe writer, you cannot assume that you will get a result that is even close to what they got. So you have to use your judgment and be prepared to adjust as needed, (which is something you should do whenever you cook anything anyway.)

If you want to learn more about curry pastes, I highly suggest watching my curry paste 101 video where I go more in depth into what it is, and how to use, store, etc. Also, to explore other ways to use curry paste, here are 5 ways to use curry paste beside making a curry. But what is a Thai curry paste anyway? I chose only brands that are commonly available outside of Thailand; so nothing obscure, local, or specific to Thailand, the US or Canada. I have made changes after I have cooked them but they remain basically the same. Mae Ploy Panang Curry Paste: 100g (4 people)

Ingredients: Green Chilli 31.0%, Lemongrass 21.0%, Garlic 18.5%, Salt 12.5%, Galangal 8.5%, Shrimp paste ( Shrimp (Crustacean) 80%, Salt 4.0%), Kaffir lime peel 2.0%, Coriander seed 1.0%, Pepper 0.5%, Cumin 0.5%, Turmeric 0.5%. True, paste made from scratch might taste fresher and be more flavorful. But let’s face it, not everyone has the time on busy weeknights to be banging away at a mortar and pestle to first make a paste, and then make a curry for dinner! So jarred curry paste is the route I go with when I want this delicious curry on the table and in my belly pronto. 😋 Ingredients: Green Chilli 31.0%, Lemongrass 21.0%, Garlic 18.5%, Salt 12.5%, Galangal 8.5%, Shrimp paste ( Shrimp (Crusteacean) 80%, Salt 4.0%), Kaffir lime peel 2.0%, Coriander seed 1.0%, Pepper 0.5%, Cumin 0.5%, Turmeric 0.5%. Maesri is a paste with a good flavour base, but it is significantly weaker than the top 3, and would require a larger amount of paste. If you're sensitive to salt and can handle just a little spice, this is what I would use so that you have room to add more paste without fearing that it would become too salty or spicy. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Skin and dice the potatoes into bite sized pieces. Toss in the potatoes and cook them for 5-6 minutes. They should become slightly tender but not completely soft since they will finish off cooking in the curry. Drain the water and set aside.

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