How is Northern Style Curry Paste used in Thai cooking?

Northern-style curry paste - prik gaeng nuer - is what sets the cooking of the North apart, and the secret is thua nao: fermented soybean. Where central Thai pastes lean on shrimp paste, Northern cooks fold in this earthy, funky-savoury fermented soybean alongside the dried chili, lemongrass, galangal, and garlic. The result is a deeper, more rustic base for the region's curries, sauces, and stir-fries. It's a small swap with a big effect - and a clear taste of how local ingredients shape a whole regional style.

Can I cook with Northern Style Curry Paste in a Chiang Mai cooking class?

Yes - we use Northern Style Curry Paste in our hands-on classes. Explore them on our Cooking Classes page.

Northern Style Curry Paste - Thai Pantry Essentials | Thai Akha Kitche

Northern-style curry paste - prik gaeng nuer - is what sets the cooking of the North apart, and the secret is thua nao: fermented soybean. Where central…

Northern Style Curry Paste - Thai Pantry Essentials | Thai Akha Kitche Northern-style curry paste - prik gaeng nuer - is what sets the cooking of the North apart, and the secret is thua nao: fermented soybean. Where central…