This Mae Ploy Massaman Curry Paste is a brilliant pantry staple for cooks who love deep, fragrant flavour without a lot of fuss.
Made with a warming blend of dried chillies, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander seed, cumin, and star anise, it captures that classic Massaman style — gentle spice, beautiful aroma, and the rich, rounded flavour that makes this curry such a favourite.
It’s perfect for a traditional slow-cooked Massaman curry, but this 1L size also gives you plenty of room to use it across marinades, soups, stews, roasted vegetables, and braises.
Massaman paste is incredibly useful once you start using it beyond curry.
One tub can stretch across:
It’s a smart bulk pantry buy for anyone who enjoys warm, gently spiced cooking with plenty of depth.
The traditional favourite — rich, fragrant, and comforting with coconut cream, potatoes, and your choice of protein.
Perfect for beef or lamb dishes where you want a warming, aromatic sauce with real depth.
Mix with oil or coconut cream and use as a marinade, or rub over vegetables before roasting.
A spoonful adds instant body and flavour to broths, soups, and slow-cooked stews.
Massaman is a great entry point for households that enjoy Thai flavour but prefer gentler heat.
Massaman really comes to life when it has time.
Cook the paste out gently first, then add your liquids and let it simmer low and slow. That extra time deepens the flavour and gives you that beautiful, rounded curry finish.
Mild to Medium — warming and aromatic rather than fiery.
To adjust:
Start small and adjust to taste.
(As a guide: 50g paste to 200g protein works well for curry-style dishes.)
Please refer to pack labelling for the full ingredient list (best listed exactly as printed for accuracy/compliance).
Refrigerate after opening.
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