FAQs
2 tbsp of paste to 1kg of beef, lamb or goat is a good general guide. The secret is to cook the curry paste over a medium heat for a few minutes before you add the other ingredients, this allows the flavours of the paste to fully develop.
How much curry paste do I use? ›
The amount of curry paste you use for one batch of curry depends on the strength of your paste and your personal spice tolerance, so taste the paste before you start! If it's really strong, start with about 2 tablespoons of paste for a batch of curry for four.
How do you use curry paste in a jar? ›
Mix curry paste with mayonnaise and a little lemon juice. It's perfect on sandwiches, over sautéed veggies or as a dip for carrots and celery. Make plenty – you'll want to use it on everything.
How do you make store-bought curry paste better? ›
You can also boost the flavor of a store-bought paste that you consider a bit “weak” by adding more of the spices and herbs it already contains. For example, I find store-bought massaman curry paste to be a bit light on the spices, so I add some extra.
Do you just add water to curry paste? ›
The paste is mixed with coconut milk or water plus vegetables, meat or seafood, then served up on a bed of jasmine or sticky rice. You can also use Thai curry paste in warming soups and sizzling stir fries.
Do you use a full jar of curry paste? ›
The whole jar is ample for a family of four but if you're cooking for two, the reminder can be stored in the fridge for 5 days or frozen.
Do you add curry paste or meat first? ›
Many cooks first brown the meat that will be used, before toasting the curry paste. The meat and vegetables should be cooked to completion in the spicy coconut milk.
How much curry paste for one person? ›
Stir-Frying
Just add 2 teaspoons of paste per person into a hot wok and when the flavours have been released, throw in the rest of your ingredients and stir vigorously until everything is cooked.
How many cups is 4 oz of curry paste? ›
Scaling Up. This recipe produces roughly four ounces (1/2 cup) of curry paste, which is the equivalent of one can of store-bought paste.
Does curry paste need to be cooked? ›
Probably the most common use for Thai curry paste is in curries and stews. Cook the curry paste in a little oil first to bring out its flavors, then coat proteins — like chicken, pork, or tofu — and vegetables with the warmed paste before slow cooking until everything is flavorful and tender.
To maintain the freshest quality possible, refrigerate any unused portion of Thai Kitchen® Red Curry Paste. Unopened Red Curry Paste is shelf stable and can be held for use for up to 720 days.
What happens if you add too much curry paste? ›
* Add some more meat/veggies to the curry and it will balance out the taste. You can always use the leftovers for next meal. If you added too much of curry paste it will increase the spiciness and pungent smell of the gravy.
What is the difference between curry and curry paste? ›
Curry paste is a wet ingredient made with fresh chilies. It must be dissolved into a liquid during the cooking process. Curry powder is a dry ingredient that must be activated with a liquid or oil. It does not include fresh chilies, so it will be much less spicy than a curry paste.
How to turn curry paste into sauce? ›
Pour the coconut milk into a small saucepan over high heat. When the coconut milk reaches a gentle simmer, add the peanut butter, curry paste, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and garlic. Whisk and keep on high heat for 15 minutes or until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
What can I add to store-bought curry sauce? ›
Add more spices: Store-bought curry sauces often lack the depth of flavour that homemade sauces have. To remedy this, you can add more spices like cumin, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala. Use fresh ginger and garlic: Fresh ginger and garlic add a lot of flavour to curries.
How long does Patak's curry paste last once opened? ›
Use within 3 weeks of opening and before the best before end date. Safety Warning: THIS PRODUCT MUST BE COOKED.
Why does Patak's curry paste need to be cooked? ›
It is important that the product is not consumed uncooked; this is because Patak's® pastes are made with some unprocessed spices. Do Patak's® products contain Garlic? Garlic is an essential ingredient in our range of sauces and pastes. But please refer to label for full list of ingredients.
How to saute curry paste? ›
Put a small pot over medium low heat and add the coconut oil and the curry paste. Saute the curry paste for 2 minutes, deglazing with a little water if the paste starts to stick to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the coconut milk, chicken stock, palm sugar, bamboo shoots and stir to mix.
