Sauces & condiments · Paste

Thai yellow curry paste

Also called yellow curry paste, prik gaeng karee

Mild Thai curry paste with turmeric, curry powder and dried chilli; for golden, coconut-rich yellow curries with potato.

Dairy-freeContains: crustaceans

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodMassaman curry paste

    Sweeter, with more cinnamon and cardamom.

  • T2 · GoodThai red curry paste

    Hotter and less turmeric-warm; colour turns red.

  • T3 · In a pinchCurry powder

    Fry with garlic, shallot and lemongrass; lacks the fresh paste base. (use 0.5× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchMadras curry paste

    Indian spice profile without lemongrass or shrimp paste.

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