Curry Paste

Browse our Curry Paste range at Tuk Tuk Mart. The same great quality, freshness & value you'd find in store. Free Delivery - T&Cs apply.

Q: What is the difference between red and green curry paste?

A: Green curry paste is made with fresh green chillies, lemongrass, kaffir lime, and herbs — it has a bright, herbal, aromatic flavour and tends to be the spiciest of the Thai pastes. Red curry paste uses dried red chillies and is richer, slightly smokier, and more rounded. Yellow curry paste is milder still, with turmeric giving it its colour.

Q: What is the best Thai curry paste for beginners?

A: Yellow curry paste is the mildest and most forgiving for those new to Thai cooking. Red curry paste is the most versatile. Mae Ploy and Maesri are both well-regarded authentic Thai brands available at Tuk Tuk Mart — Mae Ploy is richer and more aromatic; Maesri is slightly lighter.

Q: How much curry paste do I use per person?

A: A general guide is 1–2 tablespoons of paste per person, cooked briefly in oil before adding 400ml of coconut milk. Start with less — paste strength varies significantly between brands, and you can always add more. Taste as you go.

Q: Is curry paste the same as curry powder?

A: No. Curry paste is a wet blend of fresh and dried ingredients such as chillies, lemongrass, galangal, shrimp paste, and garlic. Curry powder is a dry blend of ground spices. They are used differently in cooking and are not interchangeable.

Q: Where can I buy Thai curry paste in the UK?

A: Tuk Tuk Mart stocks a wide range of Thai curry pastes — including red, green, yellow, Massaman, and Panang — as well as Japanese and other Asian curry bases. Delivered across the UK from tuktukmart.co.uk.