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INGREDIENTSGREEN CURRY PASTESpice

Green Curry Paste

Spice · Thai · Southeast Asian

Heat levels dominate the profile of this paste, derived from capsaicin content. The aroma is characterized by pungent horseradish and chili spice notes, balanced by secondary citrus and herbal grass undertones. Salt provides the primary taste axis, accompanied by moderate umami and minimal levels of sweetness and bitterness.

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01At a glance

RoleSpice

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

ThaiSoutheast Asian

Key compounds

CapsaicinCitralChlorophyll

02Pairs well with· 8

Complementary·Liquid

Makrut Lime Leaves

Bridge·Protein

Bridge·Protein

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

0.8

Salty

3.0

Sour

1.5

Bitter

0.5

Umami

2.0

Fat

1.5

Heat

5.5

Aroma· 0–10

Spice7.4

chili · horseradish

Citrus5.2

lemon

Herbal5.2

grass

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness1.0

Softness2.0

Density4.0

Fibrousness3.0

Crispness5.5

Chewiness1.5

aromaticconcentrated

04Aroma compounds· 4

Capsaicin Citral Chlorophyll Diallyl-Disulfide

05Techniques that suit it

Bloom Simmer Infuse Emulsify Marinate

06Common forms / preps

01

Raw

Standard paste form; sauté in coconut cream to release aromatics before adding protein and vegetables.

02

Infused

Dissolved into hot coconut milk or stocks; ideal for thinning into aromatic base for curries or soups.

03

Warmed

Briefly heated in a dry pan or oil; essential for unlocking essential oils before finishing with liquid components.

04

Frozen

Portioned in ice cube trays; convenient for long-term storage and rapid meal preparation of single-serve curry portions.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

red_curry_paste0.36laksa_paste0.36kaffir_lime0.32curry0.30rice_noodle0.29 sriracha0.29sugar_snap_pea0.28sambal_oelek0.28

Cuisine affinity

Eastern European 0.46East Asian 0.46Southeast Asian 0.45Western & Atlantic 0.43Latin American 0.42

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Green Curry Paste

Spice · Use as purchased