Red curry paste is a popular spice blend that has tons of uses. You can usually find curry paste on your grocery shelves near the rice or soy sauce in 10-14 ounce containers. If you’re using 2 tablespoons for your Khao Poon, that leaves a lot of curry paste leftover!
Red curry paste keeps well in the fridge for a long time, or can be frozen. Simply transfer leftover paste into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid. Pop out of the tray and store in an air-tight Ziploc bag until you need a couple tablespoons for your next dish or soup.
So, what else can you use red curry paste for?
- Add 2 tablespoons to your favorite stir-fry sauce for a Thai twist on your usual.
- Make a delicious curry dish to serve over rice: Combine cooked chicken with 2 tablespoons curry paste and a can of coconut milk until thickened and heated through. Stir in any vegetable your have and serve over cooked brown rice.
- Stir into your favorite canned soup to add additional spice.