what gives thai curry its rich taste?
I buy the pre-made paste (thai kitchen) and follow the directions all except adding fish sauce. I love the thai curry at a local restaurant for its rich flavor- it can be almost like licorice if you have too much of it. Does anyone know what that mystery ingredient might be? I’ve seen small black things, the size of grapes, in the curry. I think that’s what I’m looking for but don’t know what it’s called. Thanks for your info.!
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3 comments a “what gives thai curry its rich taste?”
Richness comes from the coconut milk…
The licorice flavor could be coming from the Thai holy basil. Thai Basil has a light licorice flavor
Also, I’ve seen some recipes that use star anise which will definately give a licorice flavor… However, I don’t think star anise is a common ingredient, but could be for your local place.
Dave C is right, I am a former chef and worked in Asia (Singapore and Japan), and the Thai basil has a licorice/anise flavour, and some use star anise in the spice blend with the curry paste, the little black things were likely the small Thai eggplants, they can be the size of a pea or as big as a golfball.
Coconut milk, coconut water are the rich smooth tasting ingredients, I buy powder coconut milk here in Toronto Canada, even can get small 4 oz cans of coconut milk, Thia curry are slow cooked like Indian and Malay ones, so there richer in taste and textures.
Holy Basil, Batman!
It’s the “Thai basil” or “Holy basil” that is an ingredient in almost all Thai dishes and many Vietnamese & Cambodian ones, too. You can buy it fresh in a bag at your local “ethnic foods” emporium, and it’s good with almost anything! Khaw Hai Jarern Aharn!
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