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Thai red curry

From the video “Thai Red Curry Chicken & Squash Recipe แกงเผ็ดไก่ - Hot Thai Kitchen” by Pailin's Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Pailin's Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personInvolvedFine for a weeknight
Medium
Total time
~60 min
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Serves
~4
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Cost
~$5.38*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$12.62* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Involved
Ingredients
18

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain shellfish, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$16.13*for the batch in the video
~$5.38*per serving

You save about ~$12.62* per serving (70% less*) than ordering it out — ~$37.87* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario curry with rice, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

7 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 9 predicted from typical costs · not priced: kabocha squash, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime zest, white peppercorns, thai basil

* Estimate, not a quote: 9 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario curry with rice at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving351 kcal · 18% of 2,000
Fat19 g24%
Saturated fat13 g65%
Sodium1,450 mg63%
Carbohydrate20 g7%
Fiber2.2 g8%
Total sugars8.4 gno daily value
Added sugars6.4 g13%
Protein29 g58%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexTreat
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+9 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−7 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 10 of 14 ingredient lines (82% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: 740 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 4 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: dried Thai chilies, shallots, shrimp paste, red pepper. Not matched to nutrient data: lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime zest, Thai basil. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • scissors
  • coffee grinder
  • mortar and pestle
  • pot
  • silicone spatula
  • fork
  • ladle

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact cooking times for some simmering stages
  • Exact yield or number of servings
  • Total preparation and cooking time
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Pailin's Kitchen’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Thai red curry

What makes Pailin's Kitchen's Thai red curry recipe and technique special?

Pailin's Kitchen's take on Thai red curry focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Curry paste must be fried in coconut milk until oil separates, or it tastes raw. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Thai red curry at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Thai red curry recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Thai red curry ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Thai red curry can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Pailin's Kitchen's Thai red curry?

This recipe utilizes approximately 18 ingredients across 16 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Thai red curry?

The official cooking video by Pailin's Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.