Aroy-D - another brand that I use quite often cuz it’s widely available; and if Mae Ploy isn't available this is the one I get. Distinctive Flavours: This Thai red curry paste features several ingredients unique to the Asian region of the world.

Personally, I prefer these Thai curries quite thick but I think the authentic way is to have the sauce quite thin. For example: yellow curry paste contains curry powder and turmeric, panang curry paste has cumin seeds and coriander seeds, massaman curry paste has a whole truckload of dry spices, and green curry paste uses fresh green chiles. This curry paste is made in Thailand and packaged in a resealable tub for convenient use and storage. I know it's probably not authentic but it gives a nice sweet flavour and takes away some of the heat.Ingredients: Garlic, Dried Red Chilli (19%), Lemongrass, Shallot, Salt, Galangal, Shrimp Paste (Shrimp (Crustacean), Salt), Kaffir Lime Peel, Pepper.

Also, to explore other ways to use curry paste, here are 5 ways to use curry paste beside making a curry. The process is shown in the video above, but ingredients added include coconut milk, water, and just a little sugar. Ingredients: dried red chili, garlic, lemon grass, salt, shallots, galangal, paste SHRIMP paste (SHRIMPS, salt), kaffir lime peel, pepper. The above are included in most curry pastes, and then other ingredients are added depending on the type of curry. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product.A delicious mixture of red chili peppers, lemon grass, garlic, kaffir lime peel, coriander and pepper makes Mae Ploy curry paste the ideal base for your curry. That is the only curry paste I've ever used since a Thai friend introduced me to Thai curry many years ago. This is because the main difference is not in the subtle flavours, but rather the potency of the paste, which I'm assuming should be consistent within each brand.