Question 1

does this need to be refrigerated after opening, how long will it last after opening, thanks

Accepted Answer

Yes, it does need to be refrigerated after opening because it doesn't contain any preservatives; however, it does contain a fair amount of sodium (570 mg/2 tsp) in the form of salt and shrimp paste (which contains salt), so it has natural preservatives. To be honest, I plan to give it away because I don't eat shrimp and hadn't noticed it was an ingredient, but I have other Thai red curry pastes that last months in the refrigerator. The container is 400 g, and they recommend using 50 g / recipe, so that's 8 recipes. That gives you an idea about how long it will take you to go through the container based on how often you prepare Thai red curries.

Question 2

Can anyone explain the difference in taste between this brand's red curry and the panang curry?  Thanks!!

Accepted Answer

Hi KC,         The major difference between the Mae Ploy red curry paste and the Phanaeng curry paste is the difference in the amount of heat you experience when the curry hits your taste buds. The Phanaeng  curry is much milder in taste and can be consumed by almost anyone in the family without having to alter the recipe to suit others that have a low tolerance to spicy dishes or deserts.

Question 3

what is the sell by date on red and green curry paste and once opened can you store at room temperature or does it require refrigeration once opened?

Accepted Answer

As to whether or not it needs refrigeration it does. I  keep mine in the freezer!  I cut a corner off of the inner bag that contains the curry paste, and squeeze some out whenever I need it, directly from the freezer. It'll squeeze when frozen. Then I put it back in the outer cup and back in the freezer!

Question 4

how does this brand and thai red curry paste compare to Thai Kitchen brand?

Accepted Answer

I have only used the Thai Kitchen paste and tried to make my dishes taste like my favorite Red Curry Chicken at the restaurant.  I couldn't get it to taste even remotely like the dish other than the sweetness of the coconut milk.  I have only used the Mae Ploy once, but even the smell was different!  I will NEVER go back to store bought again!  This stuff is AMAZING!!!!  That said, it is definitely spicy, so if you are not a spicy fan, keep it to a minimum.

ASIN	B0091UW4QS
Allergen Information	Crustacean
Best Sellers Rank	#2,994 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #3 in Curry Sauce
Brand	Mae Ploy
Brand Name	Mae Ploy
Color	Red
Container Type	Tub
Cuisine	Thai
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 6,201 Reviews
Diet Type	Paleo
Flavor	Red Curry Paste
Global Trade Identification Number	00044738102346
Item Form	Paste
Item Package Weight	0.47 Kilograms
Item Weight	14 Ounces
Manufacturer	Mae Ploy
Model Number	62325
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Package Information	Tub
Part Number	16952
Size	14 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Specialty	MSG Free
UPC	044738102346 766789933099 655003170979
Unit Count	14.0 Ounce

Mae Ploy Red Curry Paste, Authentic Thai Red Curry Paste For Thai Curries And Other Dishes, Aromatic Blend Of Herbs, Spices And Shrimp Paste, No MSG, Preservatives Or Artificial Coloring (14oz Tub)

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