An interesting guide on the Thai curries

What makes Thai cuisine unique is the geographical location of Thailand. Sitting at the crossroads of the world that connects the East to the West, there is a considerable influence on the cooking methods and ingredients used in making Thai dishes, especially the most popular Thai curries.

As a food lover, how much do you know about this signature Thai food that you always enjoy in your favourite Thai restaurant in London?

What is Thai Curry?

Thai curry is a staple Thai dish that is mainly made with various curry pastes, coconut milk or water and a selection of meat, seafood and vegetables. Sometimes, some Thai restaurants will add fruits in their own Thai curry dishes as well.

In Thai, Thai curry is referred as ‘kaeng’. The meaning of this word is a watery dish with chillies, shrimp paste and garlic as the main ingredients. While the level of spiciness of Thai curries is totally dependent on the use of chillies, some Thai curry dishes are interestingly named after the type of chillies used in creating the curry paste. For instance, Thai Red Curry is made with red chillies and the paste for Green Curry is made with green chillies.

Common Ingredients Used In Making Curry Paste

Let’s take a look at the list of ingredients that are used in making Thai curry pastes. What follows are some of the most common ingredients used in creating mouth-watering Thai curries served in the best Thai restaurant in London.

  • Chillies
  • Coriander or Cilantro Root
  • Galangal
  • Garlic
  • Lemongrass
  • Onions
  • Shrimp Paste

In addition to the ingredients mentioned above, you may also find other spices and herbs that are not originally used in Thai cuisine, including cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cumin, and cardamom pods. Some recipes may even add herbs like fresh kaffir lime leaves, pepper, seeds of coriander, turmeric or fingerroot as well.

All these ingredients are usually ground together to make the curry paste. Traditionally, this process was done with a mortar and pestle which will grind all the necessary ingredients together. It has now replaced with the electronic food processor, which have made the job much easier and less time-consuming.

Afterwards, you can always put your homemade curry paste in a lidded jar and store it in the fridge for a week or in the freezer.

Different Types of Thai Curries

When you are visiting the best Thai restaurant in London, there is a wide selection of Thai curry dishes on the menu for you to choose. While Massaman curry is one of the most popular Thai curries, there are other mouth-watering curry dishes that you should not miss. Here are some of the recommendations:

  • Kaeng Kari or Yellow curry
  • Kaeng Pa or Jungle curry
  • Kaeng Som or Sour curry
  • Kaeng Phet or Red curry
  • Kaeng Matsaman or Massaman curry
  • Phanaeng or Panang curry

Looking forward to enjoying these enticing Thai curries? Thai Square is the perfect Thai restaurant in London, serving a selection of delicious Thai curry dishes that are made with fresh ingredients imported from Thailand directly. Providing our customers with a Thai-inspired and relaxing dining ambience, there is no doubt that you will experience the most impeccable Thai dinner in London at Thai Square.

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