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Green, Red, or Yellow Curry - What Are The Differences?

Author: Jocelyn | JOZmahal

Ingredients

  • Red Curry
  • Green Curry
  • Yellow Curry

Instructions

Green Curry

  • Thai green curry, or 'Gaeng Keo Wahn,' is made from a paste of fresh green chilies, coriander root, kaffir lime zest, and Thai basil, among other ingredients.
  • It has a bright color and a fiery heat, which comes from the fresh green chilies used as the main ingredient.
  • The base ingredients for green curry paste include shrimp paste, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and lime leaves. 

Red Curry

  • Thai red curry, or 'Gaeng Phet Daeng,' is made with red curry paste, which consists of dried red chilies, shrimp paste, coriander seeds, and cilantro root.
  • The dried red chilies give the curry a deep red color and a distinct flavor.
  • Red curry paste also contains fish sauce, adding a savory depth to the dishes.

Yellow Curry

  • In Thai, yellow curry, known as 'Nam Prik Gaeng Karee,' is made from a yellow paste containing yellow chilies, fresh turmeric, curry powder, and sometimes tomato sauce.
  • The yellow color comes from the fresh turmeric and yellow chilies used in the paste.
  • This curry is milder than red and green curries and has a subtle sweetness from the added coconut milk. Yellow curry paste also contains fish sauce, lime juice, and sometimes a hint of sugar.