Knowing more about Thai Curries

Curry is to Thai cuisine what flowers are in spring season! As such, every single soup, snacks, noodles dish, rice and even desserts of Thai cuisine have won the hearts of a million gourmands all over the world, yet there is something about Thai Chicken Curry or Thai Green Curry that makes them the most irresistible of all.

Quick expert take on what all types of curries are there in Thai cuisine and how you make some of them home –

Thai Yellow Curry

Thai yellow curry is made with chicken and potatoes. This is the creamiest of all curries as it uses coconut cream other than coconut milk while making curry. Cumin, coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, garlic, salt, bay leaf, lemongrass, cayenne pepper, ginger, mace and cinnamon are some of the key ingredients.

Thai Green Curry

A spicy and sweet preparation, Thai green curry derives its name from the green chilies and herbs used liberally in its preparation. Other than fish or meat or fish balls, fish sauce, tamarind, shallots, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime peel, coriander roots are key ingredients.

Thai Red Curry

Just like its tangy colour, this curry is a real spicy one as the curry paste is made with dried long red chilies, cilantro root, coriander, cumin, garlic, shallots, kaffir lime rind, white peppercorn, lemongrass, shrimp paste, sea salt and galangal. You can use your choice of meat to prepare it; anything ranging from chicken, duck, beef, pork or even shrimps taste awesome in Thai red curry.

Orange Curry

Yes, this variation also exists in Thai cuisine. Thai Orange curry is water based curry and does not uses coconut milk. Dried red chilies, shallots, sea salt, turmeric and shrimp paste are the key ingredients. Combined with fish, this curry has a sour taste which comes when you use a liberal serving of sour tamarind, sour pineapple or any other tangy tropical fruits while preparing it.

Masaman Curry and Panang Curry are two other variations that have become an integral part of Thai cuisine. Masaman curry is influenced by Persian cuisine and is thick stew-like curry with a mild and bit sweet taste that comes with roasted spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Panang Curry is named after named an island in Malaysia’s West coast. This curry uses more coconut cream than coconut milk and is highly popular for its richer, sweeter and creamier taste.

If you are already craving to have a taste of any of the above, come to Thai Square Restaurant to taste the best Thai cuisine in London.