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Delish! This is my second round purchase. Beats having to source all the individual ingredients.
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THAI COOKING PASTES · ORGANIC · VARIETY BUNDLE
USDA OrganicVeganGluten-FreeNon-GMO
Six 3.53oz glass jars — one of every Mekhala paste. From fiery Thai green curry to fragrant Vietnamese lemongrass turmeric, this is the complete Mekhala starter pack in one box. No fish sauce, no nasties, stone-ground in Chiang Mai.
Spice Level
$36.99
Free from: Fish sauce · Shrimp paste · Gluten · MSG · Artificial additives · Refined Sugar · Dairy · Eggs
About This Product
If you’ve never tried Mekhala before, this is where to start. Six different pastes — spanning Thai curries, a classic Tom Yum, a bold Roasted Red Chilli Paste, and a fragrant Vietnamese Lemongrass Turmeric — give you a complete picture of what stone-ground, whole-ingredient cooking pastes can do.
Unlike supermarket pastes padded with water, salt, and stabilizers, every Mekhala paste is built from real aromatics stone-ground in small batches at the brand’s own facility in Chiang Mai. No fish sauce, no shrimp paste, no MSG. Just whole organic ingredients that deliver restaurant-quality flavor in minutes.
Each jar is 3.53oz / 100g — enough for 6–8 servings — so the variety pack gives you a genuine run of each paste before you decide which to reorder by the jar.
What’s Inside
Not sure where to begin? Here’s a rundown of each paste and what they’re made for.
Bold and warming, made with dried red chillies, galangal, and lemongrass. The most versatile paste in the range — works for curries, marinades, stir-fries, and soups.
🌶🌶 Medium · ThaiWarm, slightly sweet, and deeply comforting. Turmeric gives it a golden hue while lemongrass and galangal add fragrance without heat. Ideal for family meals.
🌶 Mild · ThaiThe spiciest of the range — bright, herbal, and deeply fragrant. Made with fresh green chillies, Thai basil, and kaffir lime. The paste that delivers real Thai heat.
🌶🌶🌶 Hot · ThaiBright, fragrant, and clean — inspired by Vietnamese cuisine. Lemongrass and turmeric create a golden, aromatic paste that pairs beautifully with chicken, fish, and noodles.
🌶 Mild · VietnameseSour, aromatic, and warming. Captures the iconic sweet-sour-spicy broth of Thailand's most beloved soup. Equally at home in noodle soups, stir-fries, and seafood dishes.
🌶🌶 Medium · ThaiSmoky, deep, and complex. Made from slow-roasted chillies for a rich, layered heat. Use as a condiment, stir-fry base, or flavor bomb added to any dish that needs a lift.
🌶🌶 Medium-Hot · Southeast AsianHow To UsE
Adding Asian flavors to everyday cooking has never been easier.
Sauté 1–2 tbsp paste in coconut cream over medium heat until fragrant. Add your protein, pour in coconut milk, and simmer for 15 minutes. Restaurant-quality in one pan.
1 jar + 1 can coconut milkMix 2 tbsp of any paste with oil and a squeeze of lime. Marinate chicken, tofu, or fish for 30 minutes before grilling or roasting for deep, layered flavour.
30 min · grill or roastAdd paste to a hot wok with oil, your protein, and vegetables. A 15-minute weeknight dinner with real depth of flavour and minimal washing up.
15 min weeknightWhisk 2 tbsp paste with coconut cream, lime juice, and a touch of soy for a bold dipping sauce, noodle dressing, or grain bowl topping.
2 tbsp paste + coconut creamStir Tom Yum or Lemongrass Turmeric paste into hot broth with rice noodles, mushrooms, and a soft-boiled egg for an instant Thai or Vietnamese soup.
Ready in 10 minServe Roasted Chilli Sambal straight from the jar alongside eggs, rice, noodles, or grilled meats as a punchy finishing sauce. No cooking required.
Straight from the jar| Paste | Cuisine | Heat Level | Flavour Character | Best Used For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Red Curry | Thai | Medium | Bold, smoky, warming, versatile | Everyday curry, marinades, stir-fry |
| 🟡 Yellow Curry | Thai | Mild | Warm, turmeric-forward, slightly sweet | Family meals, beginners, vegetables |
| 🟢 Green Curry | Thai | Hot | Bright, herbal, zesty, fragrant | Coconut curry, stir-fry, noodle soups |
| 🌿 Lemongrass Turmeric | Vietnamese | Mild | Fragrant, bright, clean, golden | Chicken, fish, noodles, light curries |
| 🍜 Tom Yum | Thai | Medium | Sour, aromatic, sweet-spicy balance | Soup, noodles, seafood, rice porridge |
| 🌶 Roasted Chilli Sambal | Southeast Asian | Medium-Hot | Smoky, deep, complex, roasted | Condiment, stir-fry, dipping, eggs |
All Mekhala pastes are USDA Certified Organic, 100% vegan, gluten-free, and free from fish sauce, MSG, and artificial additives.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Worth it
Delish! This is my second round purchase. Beats having to source all the individual ingredients.
A way to try many different flavors
This is a sampler, as I wanted to try different flavors. I haven't tried them all, but the green curry was really spicy and good.
Five Stars
best Thai spices for foods EVER
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