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INGREDIENTSRED CURRY PASTESpice

Red Curry Paste

Spice · Thai · Southeast Asian

A sharp, fiery warmth anchors this blend, unfolding into a complex architecture of pungent galangin and bright, citrus-kissed lemon. Like a deep embers-glow in the twilight of a spice market, the paste balances its fierce chili character against a subtle, grounding savory current that lingers softly on the palate.

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Photo: jules:stonesoup · CC BY 2.0

01At a glance

RoleSpice

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

ThaiSoutheast Asian

Key compounds

CapsaicinCitralDiallyl-Disulfide

02Pairs well with· 8

Complementary·Liquid

Makrut Lime Leaves

Bridge·Protein

Complementary·Herb

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

1.0

Salty

3.0

Sour

1.0

Bitter

0.5

Umami

2.5

Fat

2.0

Heat

6.0

Aroma· 0–10

Spice7.4

chili · horseradish

Citrus5.2

lemon

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness1.0

Softness2.0

Density4.0

Fibrousness3.0

Crispness5.5

Chewiness1.5

aromaticconcentrated

04Aroma compounds· 3

Capsaicin Citral Diallyl-Disulfide

05Techniques that suit it

Bloom Infuse Stir-Fry Braise Reduce

06Common forms / preps

01

Traditional Paste

Standard texture · primary base for coconut milk-based curries and braises.

02

Infused Oil

Paste bloomed in hot oil · finish for noodle soups or aromatic stir-fries.

03

Warmed Base

Gently heated in dry pan to release aromatics · essential for thickening sauce emulsions.

04

Pureed

Paste thinned with coconut cream · uniform consistency for delicate poaching liquids.

05

Frozen Portion

Measured pre-portioned blocks · rapid batch preparation for large-scale production.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

sweet_chili_sauce0.37 green_curry_paste0.36sugar_snap_pea0.33coconut_aminos0.33coconut_milk0.30 thai_basil0.30 tamari0.30peanut_sauce0.29

Cuisine affinity

Southeast Asian 0.49East Asian 0.49Eastern European 0.48South Asian 0.45Western & Atlantic 0.44

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Red Curry Paste

Spice · Use as purchased