Buy Red Curry Paste 400g from Cock Brand – a classic Thai curry paste with chili, herbs and spices. Perfect for red curry dishes with chicken, fish or vegetables.
- Authentic Thai curry paste from Cock Brand
- Rich and spicy flavor with chili and herbs
- 400g pack – enough for many meals
- Suitable for chicken, pork, fish, seafood or tofu
- One of the most versatile and popular curry pastes in Thailand
Red curry, also called Gaeng Phet, is a classic in Thai cooking. It originally comes from central Thailand and is today known as one of the most widespread dishes internationally. Cock Brand has for decades produced high-quality curry pastes focusing on authenticity, so you get a taste experience close to the original Thai dish.
This curry paste is versatile and can be used for many dishes:
- Make a classic red curry with chicken, pork or tofu
- Combine with coconut milk for a creamy and balanced sauce
- Use it as a base in soups and stews
- Add to stir-fries to give extra spicy flavor
- Use as a marinade for meat or fish
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pot and add 50g red curry paste. Sauté briefly to release the aromas.
Add 250g meat or vegetables and cook together with the paste.
Pour 400ml coconut milk into the pot and let the dish simmer until everything is tender.
Season with fish sauce, palm sugar or lime leaves for the classic balance.
Serve with rice.
- Use fresh Thai basil leaves to enhance the flavor
- Add bamboo shoots, eggplant or zucchini for extra substance
- Adjust the heat with more or less coconut milk
- Combine with fresh chili if you want an even hotter variant
- Red curry is called Gaeng Phet in Thai, which means “strong curry”
- The red color comes from dried red chilies, which are blended with herbs and spices
- Red curry is often hotter than yellow curry, but milder than green curry
How strong is red curry?
It has a medium to strong taste, depending on how much coconut milk you add.
Can it be used for vegetarian dishes?
Yes, red curry pairs perfectly with tofu, mushrooms or mixed vegetables.
Which coconut milk is best?
A full-fat coconut milk (18-22% fat) gives the creamiest and most authentic taste.
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