🧂 Red curry paste
Allergen note
Red curry paste often contains shellfish and peanuts; always check the label and introduce a tiny amount separately after common allergens have been safely introduced.
How to serve
For toddlers over 12 months, stir ¼ teaspoon of paste into a full portion of coconut milk-based soup or soft vegetables, ensuring it's mild and well-cooked.
Preparation
Use only mild, child-safe ingredients and simmer the paste thoroughly in the cooking liquid to mellow flavors, then blend it smooth and strain out any fibrous bits to ensure a safe, digestible texture.
Texture and choking risk
Red curry paste is a choking hazard due to its thick, sticky consistency; always dilute it thoroughly into a dish and ensure it is smoothly integrated with no lumps. Supervise children closely during meals.
Starting ages are typical guidance for healthy, full-term babies who show signs of readiness. Your paediatrician may advise differently, especially where there is a family history of allergy.
Track first tastes and reactions
Log when your child first tries red curry paste, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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