Comments on: The Best Thai Red Curry Paste - A Review

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:25:48 +0000

This was so helpful, thank you!! 🙂

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:09:13 +0000

In reply to Paul Hsia. It takes at least a few weeks for it to go bad in the fridge, BUT this does depend on the brand and how much salt they add. The more salt, the longer it lasts. However, for best flavour I always freeze it because even though the paste hasn't spoiled, the flavour will likely not be fresh if stored in the fridge for a long time.

By: Paul Hsia

Paul Hsia — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:17:15 +0000

Hello Pai, thank you so much for your recommendations.
How long does unused curry paste last in the refrigerator?

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:24:39 +0000

In reply to Bryan Beyak. Lobo is great!

By: Bryan Beyak

Bryan Beyak — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 01:02:58 +0000

Have you tried Lobo brand curry, I lived in Thailand and I loved it but I am curious if there is something better ?

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:54:05 +0000

In reply to Dan. 1 teaspoon for a 4-serving curry should do it :)

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 01:38:25 +0000

You’ve mentioned that the Aroy D pastes don’t have shrimp paste, and that we could just add your own. I’d like to do that (for the extra umami flavour dimension), but can you tell me how much to add to a standard curry recipe? It’s potent, so I don’t want to add too much and overpower it with shrimp paste!

By: robert bishop

robert bishop — Thu, 30 May 2024 19:30:32 +0000

Interesting & useful advice. Thank You.

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Mon, 06 May 2024 23:45:20 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth McBride. Sadly there isn't any powdered version that I know of. Sorry!

By: Elizabeth McBride

Elizabeth McBride — Wed, 01 May 2024 23:03:33 +0000

My husband is allergic to the oils of fresh allium family (onions, leeks, chives, scallions, shallots, etc), however, he can have them if dried, powdered, or dehydrated. Can you recommend any powdered Thai curries available that can be reconstituted into paste?

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:07:17 +0000

I tried making curry with Thai Kitchen curry paste and I had to doctor it so much to make it taste like anything but mild bitterness I would have been better served just making my own paste out of whatever I had in my cabinet and fridge at the time

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:52:56 +0000

In reply to Brandi. Haven't used it for over a decade but from what I remember it was pretty good.

By: Brandi

Brandi — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:01:40 +0000

What are your thoughts on Mae Anong curry paste?

By: Jared

Jared — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:46:53 +0000

This is a great review, Thai food is gathering popularity in the UK where I am alot and I'm enjoying Thai curry these days more than Indian curries.
One thing though. Panang curry is a go to for me as I love the spice and the added flavour of peanuts but Mar ploy panang paste does not show peanuts in its ingredients which I find strange but also my wife and kids won't like the spice as much as me so first off why no peanuts in the paste and second would adding peanuts to red curry paste that has a bit less heat give a simular flavour.
Thank you

By: Marcel

Marcel — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 20:36:34 +0000

Nice review. It covers most of my experience as well. My personal ranking by type and trademark: RED: Mae ploy - GREEN: Aroy - Yellow: Mae Ploy, Massaman: Mae Ploy and for Phanaeng: Maesri

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:56:28 +0000

In reply to Ray. I feel like Aroy D has different formulas, the ones in Canada does not have any animal products. Or this is an old formula but the image is still being used. I guess your other option is Maesri.

By: Ray

Ray — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:48:34 +0000

Even Aroy-D has fish sauce, which makes it not good for Vegan. Any good brand you would suggest for Vegans?
See the label on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/14oz-Aroy-Curry-Paste-Pack/dp/B006IU8788

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:56:26 +0000

In reply to Marc. Hi Marc, thanks for letting me know. I find that rather strange because the one I buy, and in other pictures online, shrimp powder is not listed. It's possible the shrimp version is an old formula or there are a few formulas in circulation. In any case, I will note it as an asterisk in the post. Thanks again!