Namjai Green Curry Paste is a fantastic ingredient for creating all kinds of made-to-order dishes, especially menu items that emphasize speed, convenience, and great taste — perfect for vendors looking to boost their income and attract more customers. Let’s look at some sample menu ideas, complete with recipes and cost calculations.
1. Green Curry Fried Rice
Ingredients:
- Cooked rice, 1 cup
- Namjai Green Curry Paste, 2 tablespoons
- Fried yellow tofu, 1 sheet, diced
- Mixed vegetables (Thai eggplant, carrot, peas), 1 cup
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil
- Fish sauce, sugar
Method:
- Scramble the egg until cooked, then set aside
- Stir-fry the curry paste with oil until fragrant, add the vegetables and stir-fry until cooked
- Add the cooked rice and stir-fry, season with fish sauce and sugar, and taste as you go
- Plate up and top with the scrambled egg and fried tofu
Cost calculation: (prices may vary depending on where you buy)
- Cooked rice, 1 cup: 2 baht
- Green curry paste, 2 tablespoons: 5 baht
- Yellow tofu, 1 sheet: 5 baht
- Mixed vegetables, 1 cup: 5 baht
- 1 egg: 3 baht
- Vegetable oil: 1 baht
- Seasoning: 2 baht
Total cost approx. 23 baht
Selling price: 35-40 baht
2. Green Curry Stir-Fried Noodles
Ingredients:
- Rice noodles, 1 package
- Namjai Green Curry Paste, 2 tablespoons
- Fried yellow tofu, 1 sheet, diced
- Morning glory, 1 stalk
- Coconut milk, ½ cup
- Fish sauce, sugar
Method:
- Blanch the rice noodles until cooked, then set aside
- Stir-fry the curry paste with coconut milk until fragrant, add the tofu and morning glory and stir-fry
- Add the noodles and toss to combine, season with fish sauce and sugar
Cost calculation: (prices may vary depending on where you buy)
- Rice noodles, 1 package: 10 baht
- Green curry paste, 2 tablespoons: 5 baht
- Yellow tofu, 1 sheet: 5 baht
- Morning glory, 1 stalk: 3 baht
- Coconut milk, ½ cup: 5 baht
- Seasoning: 2 baht
Total cost approx. 30 baht
Selling price: 40-45 baht
3. Green Curry Shrimp Paste Rice
Ingredients:
- Cooked rice, 1 cup
- Namjai Green Curry Paste, 1 tablespoon
- Shrimp paste, 1 teaspoon
- Sliced shallot, 2 tablespoons
- Roasted peanuts, 1 tablespoon
- Fresh vegetables (cucumber, yardlong beans)
Method:
- Pound the curry paste, shrimp paste, and shallot together until combined
- Mix with the cooked rice and toss well
- Top with roasted peanuts and fresh vegetables
Cost calculation: (prices may vary depending on where you buy)
- Cooked rice, 1 cup: 2 baht
- Green curry paste, 1 tablespoon: 2.5 baht
- Shrimp paste, 1 teaspoon: 1 baht
- Sliced shallot, 2 tablespoons: 1 baht
- Roasted peanuts, 1 tablespoon: 2 baht
- Fresh vegetables: 2 baht
Total cost approx. 10.5 baht
Selling price: 25-30 baht
Extra tips:
- Adjust the flavor: You can adjust the spice level up or down to suit each customer’s preference
- Add protein: Besides tofu, you can add protein from other sources, such as plant-based meat or textured vegetable protein
- Vegetables: Choose fresh, varied vegetables to add color and nutritional value
- Side dishes: Serve alongside boiled eggs, pickled vegetables, or chili dip to boost the flavor
Pricing:
- Calculate the total ingredient cost
- Add your desired profit margin
- Consider your competitors’ selling prices
- Consider the menu’s popularity
Cautions:
- Choose quality ingredients
- Maintain cleanliness while cooking
- Adjust the recipe to suit your customers’ preferences
These dishes are just examples — you can adapt and adjust them according to your own creativity.
Have fun cooking, and don’t forget! Namjai Curry Paste is a great choice for cooking, guaranteed to deliver bold flavor, be tasty, convenient, and meet quality standards, whether you’re cooking at home for yourself or running a food business.
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