Spoiler alert: Food from a local restaurant will always be better than food from Trader Joe’s. That being said, sometimes you don’t have the funds to eat out and need a delicious, filling meal for a couple of bucks. In this series, we’ll find out if Trader Joe’s rendition of a dish will get the job done or if it will just make you miss the real deal even more.
This week we’re trying the new Trader Joe’s vegan Thai green curry frozen meal up against green curry from a local Thai restaurant. In my personal experience, Trader Joe’s does not know what they’re doing with any type of curry. Can this new Thai green curry change that? Let’s find out!
Takeout: Thai Green Curry & Steamed White Rice
($15.99 + tax & tip) Perfection. It’s perfection. I have no notes. It’s so herbaceous and warm and spicy. The vegetable blend of eggplant, bell peppers, and bamboo shoots is perfectly cooked. It tastes like each individual vegetable was cooked separately and then combined in the sauce. The rice is fluffy and moist. It’s a 10/10.
As always, takeout is more expensive. You can’t always dish out $20 for a meal. Plus, not everyone lives near a good Thai restaurant. That being said, check your area! We’re always proponents of patronizing local businesses, so make sure to do that when you can!
Vegan Thai Green Curry – Trader Joe’s Product Review
FAQ
Can you buy Thai green curry?
What is another name for green curry?
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Green curry with chicken, served with roti
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Alternative names
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Kaeng khiao wan (native name) Thai cream curry
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Type
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Thai curry
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Place of origin
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Thailand
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Serving temperature
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Hot
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Is Trader Joe’s Thai curry sauce spicy?
What is a substitute for green curry powder?
Does Trader Joe’s have Thai green curry sauce?
It’s a pantry staple for us. According to the Fearless Flyer, the Product Innovator at Trader Joe’s went to Thailand to develop this particular Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce. “It starts with a base of velvety coconut milk, and an incredibly flavorful, spicy green curry paste.
Does Trader Joe’s sell curry sauce?
One day we’ll make it back to Thailand and feast on fresh-from-the-market curry. Until then, though, I will very happily keep this part of our regular dinner rotation. With a jar of this simmer sauce from Trader Joe’s, you can get a quick and easy dinner on the table in minutes. Bonus: It costs just $1.99 for 12 ounces.
What does Trader Joe’s sauce taste like?
The sauce is creamy, a little peppery and has a hint of coconut — an ideal combination that seems to satisfy a wide variety of cravings. According to Trader Joe’s, it wasn’t always this delicious.