Krueang Gaeng Khua

Khua Curry Paste

“Krueang Gaeng Khua” ( เครื่องแกงคั่ว ) is a Thai curry paste that serves as the base for many southern Thai curries. It consists mainly of dried chili peppers, turmeric, lemongrass, shallots, garlic, and shrimp paste. This curry paste is also known as “Prik Gaeng Khua” ( พริกแกงคั่ว ) or “Nam Prik Gaeng Khua” ( น้ำพริกแกงคั่ว ).

Name
Krueang Gaeng Khua
Krueang (เครื่อง)
Spice, Paste
Gaeng (แกง)
Curry, Soup
Khua (คั่ว)
dry fry, roast
Alternative names
Krueang Kaeng Khua, Kruang Kaeng Khua
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