Massaman Thai Curry Paste

Massaman Thai Curry Paste is one of the world's great curry pastes — rich, complex, and deeply aromatic. Made with dry-roasted spices including Thai white cardamom, cassia, blade mace, and nutmeg alongside lemongrass and peanuts, it delivers a flavour that is unlike any other Thai curry. Mild in heat (updated November 2016 to let the aromatics shine), but extraordinary in depth.

Why it's different: Most Massaman pastes sold outside Thailand are simplified shadows of the real thing. This one isn't. The dry-roasting process — which fills the kitchen with an incredible aroma — is what gives it that signature richness. Traditionally served with beef or chicken, it also works beautifully with seafood. Add a teaspoon of chilli flakes if you want more heat.

Ingredients: Onions · Peanuts · Lemongrass · Vegetable Oil · Garlic · Galangal · Coriander Root · Chillies · Coconut Palm Sugar · Thai Fish Sauce (Fish) · Tamarind · Blade Mace · Thai White Cardamom · Nutmeg · Cassia · Cumin

Key facts:

• 100g — cooks 700g (1.5 lb) meat, fish, or vegetables
• Allergens: Peanuts, Fish
• Gluten free · No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
• Shelf life: 12 months from packing date
• Heat level: 🌶 Mild (add chilli flakes to increase)

See the Massaman Curry recipe →