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Thai & Curry Pastes

Aromatic curry bases (Thai red/green, korma, massaman) — fry and add liquid.

400 mlBatch
24Meals
Storage: Fridge 1 week · Freeze 3 months ★ (cubes)
❄️ Freeze in Souper Cubes: 2-Tbsp tray (30 ml) · 1 cube per meal
Thai & Curry Pastes

Batch ingredients

Makes 400 ml.

  • 4 garlic cloves4 garlic cloves
  • 4 cm ginger1½ in ginger
  • 2 lemongrass stalks2 lemongrass stalks
  • 2 shallots2 shallots
  • 2–3 chillies2–3 chillies
  • 2 tbsp curry spices2 tbsp curry spices
  • 2 tbsp tomato or red pepper paste2 tbsp tomato or red pepper paste
  • zest of 1 limezest of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp oil2 tbsp oil

Method

  1. Blitz everything to a smooth paste.
  2. Fry a few minutes to bloom before adding coconut milk or stock for a curry.
  3. Freeze in an ice-cube tray; one cube = one portion of curry.
  4. Vary the chilli/spice for red, green, korma or massaman.

Unlocks 24 meals

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Brothy Thai Red Curry Bowl With Red Pepper, Pak Choi, Tofu, Charred Lime & Brown Rice
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Brothy Thai Red Curry Bowl

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Chargrilled Tofu Tikka Massala Naan Wrap With Coconut Yoghurt, Pickled Onion & Coriander
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Chargrilled Tofu Tikka Massala Naan Wrap

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Thai Red Curry Hispi Cabbage With Black Lentils, Lime Yoghurt, Toasted Peanuts, Fresh Coriander & Fluffy Rice
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Thai Red Curry Hispi Cabbage

4 steps· 2 bases
Crispy Tofu Katsu Curry With Sticky Rice & Seasonal Mixed Leaves In Sweet Miso Dressing
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Crispy Tofu Katsu Curry

4 steps· 1 base
Butternut Squash, Apricot & Chickpea Tagine With Toasted Almonds, Lemon Yoghurt, Fresh Parsley & Wholewheat Cous Cous
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Butternut Squash, Apricot & Chickpea Tagine

5 steps· 2 bases
Super Green Saag Daal With Crispy Curry Spiced Tofu, Coconut Yoghurt, Pink Pickled Onion & Basmati Rice
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Super Green Saag Daal

5 steps· 3 bases
Rich & Creamy Tofu Tikka Masala With Blistered Green Beans, Coconut Yoghurt & Fluffy Basmati Rice
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Rich & Creamy Tofu Tikka Masala

6 steps· 2 bases
Aromatic Thai Green Curry Soup With Beluga Lentils, Tender Aubergine, Sweet Potato, Basil & Lime
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Aromatic Thai Green Curry Soup

4 steps· 1 base
High Protein Thai Red Curry Lentil Soup With Sweet Potato, Smoky Crispy Chickpeas & Pink Onion Pickle
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High Protein Thai Red Curry Lentil Soup

5 steps· 2 bases
Creamy Panang Curry With Tofu, Red Pepper, Baby Spinach, Sticky Jasmine Rice, Crushed Peanuts & Lime
🍛 Curries & Daals

Creamy Panang Curry

5 steps· 1 base
Tofu Tikka Kebabs Over Spiced Rice With Mint Yoghurt, Juicy Cherry Tomatoes & Pink Onion Pickle
🍛 Curries & Daals

Tofu Tikka Kebabs

5 steps· 3 bases
Rich & Fragrant Laksa With Tofu, Pak Choi, Vermicelli Noodles, Crispy Shallots, Chilli, Coriander & Lime
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Rich & Fragrant Laksa

6 steps· 1 base
Thai Red Curry Sweet Potato Fritters Over Crunchy Mixed Veg & Quinoa Slaw With Aromatic Red Curry Dressing
🍛 Curries & Daals

Thai Red Curry Sweet Potato Fritters

5 steps· 1 base
Roasted Sweet Potato With Curried Chickpeas, Baby Spinach, Organic Cultured Soy Yoghurt & Pink Pickled Onions
🍛 Curries & Daals

Roasted Sweet Potato

4 steps· 3 bases
Pumpkin Laksa With Crispy Oyster Mushrooms, Pak Choi, Carrots & Udon Noodles
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Pumpkin Laksa

5 steps· 1 base
Creamy Cauliflower & Aubergine Korma With Toasted Cashews, Fresh Coriander & Rice
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Creamy Cauliflower & Aubergine Korma

6 steps· 1 base
Thai Green Curry With Mangetout, Crispy Tofu, Jasmine Rice, Chilli & Lime
🍛 Curries & Daals

Thai Green Curry

6 steps· 1 base
Thai Red Curry With Noodles, Red Pepper, Chestnut Mushrooom, Courgette, Lime & Coriander
🍛 Curries & Daals

Thai Red Curry

5 steps· 1 base
Crispy Tofu Katsu Nuggets With Brown Rice & Seasonal Mixed Leaves In Sweet Miso Dressing
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Crispy Tofu Katsu Nuggets

5 steps· 1 base· reconstructed
Katsu Curry With Sesame Crusted Tofu Over Sticky Jasmine Rice With Carrot & Courgette Pickle
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Katsu Curry

5 steps· 1 base· reconstructed
Gut-Friendly Sweet Potato Katsu Curry Over Quinoa & Lime Pickled Slaw, With Omega 3 Seed Mix
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Gut-Friendly Sweet Potato Katsu Curry

5 steps· 1 base· reconstructed
Fragrant Thai Tom Yum Noodle Soup With Tofu, Pak Choi, Button Mushrooms, Coriander & Lime
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Fragrant Thai Tom Yum Noodle Soup

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Rich & Creamy Tempeh Tikka Masala With Toasted Flaked Almonds, Fresh Coriander & Basmati Rice
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Rich & Creamy Tempeh Tikka Masala

5 steps· 1 base· reconstructed
Spicy Turmeric & Lemongrass Laksa With Rice Noodles, Crispy Oyster Mushrooms & Aubergine
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Spicy Turmeric & Lemongrass Laksa

5 steps· 1 base· reconstructed