As with any authentic cuisine, there are cooking staples. When it comes to traditional Thai cuisine, curries are a must-have. At Giant of Siam, we incorporate the three primary varieties of curry into our food: green, red, and yellow. Whether you’re dining in or looking for Nashua take out, understanding the differences will make all the difference to your dining experience.
It’s essential to understand the primary differences, which generally lie within the chilies utilized for flavoring. Chili, flavor, and varying spice levels are all considerable in understanding the differences between Thai curries.
Green curry is the most popular curry. Its main ingredient is coconut milk, which gives it a hint of sweetness. Because the green curry paste is made with green chilis, it is far hotter than other curries. However, for most curry lovers, the spicier, the better! The flavor base usually consists of green chilies, shrimp paste, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, peppercorns, makrut limes, and cumin seeds.
This type of curry is moderately spiced and one of the most versatile. Red curry is made with several red chilies, which gives it a bold and spicy flavor. Ingredients for the curry base include coriander, cumin, red bell pepper, red chile, lemongrass, and ginger.
Turmeric is the vital ingredient that gives this curry its yellow hue. Yellow curry is the mildest and is often made with coriander, cumin, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and yellow or red chili. In addition to coconut milk, this curry has a rich taste with sweet and mild flavors. If you are new to the world of curries, this option is a great place to start – not too spicy, but still packed with flavor!
Curry has a punchy flavor and is a warm comfort food for the coming winter months. At Giant of Siam, experience traditional Thai curries in our authentic atmosphere or by Nashua takeout! Remember, you can specify mild, medium, hot, or very hot with all of our curry options!