About Thai curry in the U.S. versus in Thailand

[InterestedSugoya]

In the USA (New York City in particular where there is a decent amount of Thais) I have no issue eating Thai curry (green, massaman, etc.).

 

In Thailand, I have seen the ingredient shrimp listed. I am allergic to shellfish of all sorts and will get sick. Therefore I never actually tried it whilst I was in the country. I'm not sure if it's an ingredient in the U.S recipe as well.

 

Usually the brand that I use over here when eating is: Maesri.

 

Maybe it is included but it's such a minimal amount that it doesn't really do any damage. Does all Thai curry include shrimp or shrimp paste?

[tolsti]

Watch this Youtube video for your answer. Her name is Pai and lives in Canada. She is an amazing cook and produces amazing videos. 

 

Pailins Kitchen

[Michaelaway]

No, all Thai curry do not include shrimp or shrimp paste.

[Justfine]

Google recipes and read the ingredients. All common Thai recipes are online.

 

 

[tutsiwarrior]

I use Lobo brand curry paste packets in Thailand and they all (red, green and masaman) list shrimp paste, usually about 4% as an ingredient and have a warning notice on the packet in this regard...if yer allergic it's a good idea to keep an eye on the curry packet ingredients...

 

but ye gotta ask yerself, what would a thai curry paste be without shrimp paste? most of them combine with coconut cream which may be another allergic hazard...

 

 

[Rc2702]

I love a pork penang myself. Best results is to leave it a day and lets the chilli's sit.  Nice n strong a day later