How Hot Is Each Thai Curry?

Wondering how hot Thai curry actually is? The answer depends on the variety. Traditionally, green is considered the hottest curry, red sits in the middle, yellow is milder and Massaman is considered the mildest. Here you can see where our four organic instant Thai curry sauces fit in.

Is yellow curry hot?

Kooray's yellow curry is mildly spicy, which makes it a good choice if you prefer it gentle. If you are wondering whether yellow curry is hot: there is a little heat, but it stays in the background. Go to the organic yellow Thai curry.

Is red Thai curry hot?

The red Thai curry is medium hot. It has more bite than yellow and Massaman, but is not as hot as green. Go to the organic red Thai curry.

Is green Thai curry hot?

Yes. Green curry is the hottest Kooray variety and is also traditionally considered the hottest Thai curry. If you like heat, this is the one for you: organic green Thai curry.

Is Massaman curry hot?

Massaman is mildly spicy and is generally considered the mildest Thai curry. The flavour is warm and aromatic rather than hot. More on the organic Massaman curry.

Which Thai curry is mild?

If you are looking for a mild Thai curry, go for yellow or Massaman, both are mildly spicy at Kooray. Red is the medium-hot middle, green the hot variety.

Heat levels at a glance

• Massaman: mildly spicy
• Yellow: mildly spicy
• Red: medium hot
• Green: hot

Which variety suits whom?

For beginners or guests with a sensitive palate, Massaman and yellow are a safe choice. If you like it stronger, take red. Green is for everyone who enjoys clear heat. Every variety goes well with rice, noodles, vegetables, tofu or meat, and if a sauce has turned out too hot for you, rice or a spoonful of coconut milk will tone it down.

Preparation is this simple

All four varieties work the same way: bring the contents of the sachet to the boil with 200 ml of water, and after about 3 minutes you have around 220 ml of sauce. They are organic, vegan, gluten-free, free from the 14 main EU allergens and contain no artificial additives.