What is Thai curry paste?
A staple in Thai cuisine, Thai curry paste is believed to have originated at least 3,000 years ago. The word curry likely comes from the Tamil word kari, meaning spiced sauce. Different varieties blend different herbs and seasonings.Color VarietiesYellow, green and red curry paste typically consists of lemongrass, coriander, garlic, shallots, lime juice, white pepper, cumin, salt and shrimp paste. The color is dictated by using the corresponding chili peppers.Panang CurryPanang curry is not boiled like the color varieties. Instead it is fried in coconut cream and accompanies meat. Panang curry paste consists of dried chilies, lemongrass, cumin, coriander, peanuts, salt, shrimp paste and shallots.Massaman CurryUnique, due to its similarity to Indian curries, massaman uses cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and peanuts in addition to typical curry ingredients. It is usually the mildest variety.UsesAlthough curry paste is usually mixed with coconut milk, meat or tofu, vegetables and rice, it can
