Green Curry Paste (Krueang Gaeng Keow Wan)

Thai Translation – Krueang = Paste, Gaeng = Curry, Keow Wan= Green

Green curry is a favourite Thai dish of many people around the world. It is a smooth, creamy soup-like curry that can be made with any type of meat, seafood or vegetarian versions. This curry paste is made without shrimp paste making it perfect for vegans or vegetarians to enjoy. If you do not like your curries too spicy add large green chilli's which are not particularly spicy, alternatively, use more small green chilli's if you like dishes that pack a punch!

Satay Sauce

Satay sauce is a creamy and nutty sauce that goes very well with grilled meats. It is highly addictive, tastes great on its own and is ridiculously easy to make. You wont ever buy a store-made version of this sauce again!

Penang Curry Paste (Krueang Kaeng Penang)

Thai Translation – Krueang = Paste, Gaeng = Curry, Penang = Penang

Penang curry, sometimes spelt “panang”, is a flavoursome and creamy mild curry that is perfect for many types of meat or vegetarian. It takes its name from the island off peninsula Malaysia, Penang curry has a different flavour to more traditional thai curries. The paste is based on the red curry paste but peanuts are added which give it a delicious nutty flavour. 

Red Curry Paste (Krueang Kaeng Phed)

Thai Translation – Krueang = Paste, Gaeng = Curry ; Phed = Spicy

This simple curry paste is so easy to make and is so fresh and fragrant. It can be made in advance and stored with a layer of oil to preserve it. Red curry paste is the basis of other curries and other dishes including penang curry, khao soi (a northern noodle soup dish) and thai fish cakes. This recipe does not contain shrimp paste and makes it a suitable dish for vegetarians.

Sweet Chilli Sauce (Nam Jim Gai)

Thai Translation – Nam Jim = Sauce , Gai = Chicken

Nam jim gai is a condiment commonly served with chicken, hence 'gai' in the name. The sauce  can be used as a condiment for many dishes such as barbecue or spring rolls. It is available in many different varieties in supermarkets, but a home made version is a lot tastier. It is popular served with non Thai food such as on hamburgers, fries, grilled chicken or fried fish.