How do I make my Thai curry with paste taste better? [closed]

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Looking for simple tips to improve my curries made from paste. I know of a few answers I've learned, but looking for others... Thanks!

Original curry recipe:

  1. Fry tofu in oil in a non-stick pan.
  2. Bring coconut milk to a boil, add curry paste.
  3. Add tofu and any other veggies.
  4. Simmer for >= 15 minutes.
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Best Answer

If available, add Kaffir Lime leaves to the coconut milk. They go a surprisingly long way in adding a more authentic Thai taste. It adds more sweet & savory flavor; not like something like Bay leaves at all.



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If available, add Kaffir Lime leaves to the coconut milk. They go a surprisingly long way in adding a more authentic Thai taste. It adds more sweet & savory flavor; not like something like Bay leaves at all.

How can I make store bought Thai curry paste better?

I find that store bought curry pastes are very thick and dry and kind of roll around the pan in chunks when attempting to stir fry it. Combat this by mixing 1/2C of coconut cream into the paste; this does a great job of loosening everything up so that it can spread across the pan and cook evenly.

How can I make curry paste taste better?

Tips For Flavor
  • If you want extra flavorful meat, you can sear the meat over medium heat before heating the curry sauce. ...
  • You can garnish your curry to add extra flavor. ...
  • I add fresh onion, garlic, and ginger before adding the curry sauce because they are usually already prepped and I think they add more flavor.


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    Answer 2

    Use a thicker coconut milk (like 'Chef's Choice' brand). Cheaper brands are less thick, and do so by just having more water.

    Thicker coconut milk also is more intensely flavored (including sweeter).

    Answer 3

    Add a tiny bit of fish sauce (depending on how strictly vegetarian you are). It really adds a little something to a curry.

    Answer 4

    Toast the curry paste in oil before adding to coconut milk. Toasting brings out the flavor of the spices in the paste, just like the classic technique of toasting spices themselves.

    Answer 5

    Fry the tofu ideally in a cast iron pan. Otherwise anything but non-stick is also more preferable (i.e: steel). That helps caramelize the surface more, which non-sticks don't really do at all (they just singe).

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