Ayam Brand introduces three authentic ready-to-cook Thai curry pastes

Ayam Brand has introduced three authentic, time-saving and tasty Thai curry pastes.

The introduction of the Ayam Brand Thai curry pastes is timely and welcome for many who have headed back to work, university and school, and having less time to prepare meals for themselves and their loved ones.

Available are the iconic Thai Green Curry Paste, the well-loved favourite Thai Red Curry Paste and the mild, kid-friendly Thai Yellow Curry Paste.

Made in Thailand, each curry paste uses local ingredients according to well-accepted traditional recipes with no added preservatives, no artificial colours and it is halal certified.

Each pack comes with three 50g shots of curry paste, one shot is sufficient for a generous Thai-style meal for two to three people. The individual packs are light, small and flexible, keeping the pastes fresh, while allowing you to determine how rich or mild your culinary creation will be.

The new curry pastes pair perfectly with Ayam Brand Coconut Milk that brings the great taste, appetising aroma, creaminess and health benefits of coconut milk.

The Ayam Brand Coconut Milk is hygienically squeezed from selected ripe coconuts, and sealed in convenient tetra packs using Ultra High Temperature (UHT) technology. It takes the guess work out of cooking with santan.

More than 240 members of the Malaysian Home Testers Club tried out Ayam Brand Thai Green Curry Paste, Ayam Brand Thai Red Curry Paste and Ayam Brand Thai Yellow Curry Paste and claimed high approval rating with 99% of testers positive on purchasing the Thai curry pastes after testing.

Ayam Brand Green Curry Paste, Ayam Brand Thai Red Curry Paste and Ayam Brand Thai Yellow Curry Paste are available for RM7.50 per pack of 3 X 50g shots at major retailers and supermarkets, including Giant, AEON AEON Big, Jaya Grocer, Village Grocer, B.I.G and HERO Market.

Here are some quick recipes for when you need great tasting Thai curry in a hurry.

To find out all these recipes, visit Ayam Brand website at  www.ayambrand.com.my

Thai Green Curry Chicken

Thai green curry is a crowd pleaser when paired with chicken or with shrimp served with steaming hot rice, especially on rainy evenings. The fresh earthiness of basil, cilantro, kaffir lime and the heat from green chillies makes this curry so appetising. With Ayam Brand Thai Green Curry Paste you can prep and cook this restaurant quality curry in 20 to 25 minutes.

Here’s how.

1. In a pan, heat cooking oil and fry one shot (50gm) of the Ayam Brand Thai Green Curry Paste for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Next add 200gm of sliced chicken breast or thigh and stir fry until meat is tender.
3. Pour in a 200ml pack of Ayam Brand Classic Coconut Milk. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add in some chopped eggplant, and finely sliced carrots and stir in until the vegetables are done.
5. For a more fragrant and spicy dish, garnish with kaffir lime leaves, sliced red chillies and lemongrass.

A Thai-riffic dish that is tasty, well-balanced and surprisingly easy to whip up. Serves two to three people.

Thai Red Beef Curry

Red Curry Paste is more robust, pairing well with meat such as beef, lamb and mutton.  Thai Red Beef Curry is a frequently ordered dish for many of us but it can be easy to make at home.

Try this easy recipe.

1. In a pan heat cooking oil and fry one shot (50gm) of Ayam Brand Thai Red Curry Paste for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add 200gm of diced beef cubes and stir fry until tender and well coated with curry paste.
3. Stir in 200ml of Ayam Brand Classic Coconut Milk, bring to the boil, then reduce to simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add in 50gm of finely sliced cabbage leaves and stir until done to your liking.
5. Garnish with kaffir lime leaves, red chilli and lemongrass.

The hearty beef, crunchy cabbage and rich and creamy gravy is perfect with rice, and equally good with pasta too. Serves two to three people.

Thai Yellow Chicken & Carrot Curry

For kids and some adults who are not fans of spicy dishes, whip up this mild and delicious Thai Yellow Chicken & Carrot Curry.

1. In a pan heat cooking oil, and fry one shot (50gm) of Ayam Brand Thai Yellow Curry Paste for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add 200gm of sliced chicken breast or thigh and fry until meat is tender.
3. Stir in 200ml of Ayam Brand Classic Coconut Milk, bring to the boil, then reduce to simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add in chopped carrots, green beans, cherry tomatoes and stir until tender.
5. Garnish with chopped coriander before serving.

Delicious and nutritionally balanced. Serves two to three people.