Red Curry
A rich, spicy Thai curry made with red curry paste, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, Thai basil, and choice of protein.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
Your dietary restrictions
The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- red curry paste
- coconut milk (Tree Nut)
- bamboo shoots
- Thai basil
- kaffir lime leaves
- fish sauce (Fish)
- palm sugar
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- shrimp paste (kapi) inside the red curry paste
- fish sauce as seasoning
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKUses coconut milk, not dairy.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffVerify no soy or oyster sauce additions in the restaurant's preparation.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not traditionally used in red curry.
Tree Nut-Free
Check with staffCoconut is FDA-classified as a tree nut. If coconut allergy is a concern, this dish is not safe.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionRed curry paste always contains shrimp paste (kapi).
Egg-Free
Likely OKEggs are not used in red curry.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionFish sauce is a primary seasoning.
Soy-Free
Check with staffSome restaurants add soy sauce. Verify.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not traditionally used in red curry.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains shrimp paste and fish sauce.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | Uses coconut milk, not dairy. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Verify no soy or oyster sauce additions in the restaurant's preparation. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not traditionally used in red curry. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Check with staff | Coconut is FDA-classified as a tree nut. If coconut allergy is a concern, this dish is not safe. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Red curry paste always contains shrimp paste (kapi). |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | Eggs are not used in red curry. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Fish sauce is a primary seasoning. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Some restaurants add soy sauce. Verify. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not traditionally used in red curry. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains shrimp paste and fish sauce. |
Key risk: Like all Thai curries, red curry paste contains shrimp paste as a foundational ingredient. There is no shellfish-free version in traditional preparation. The coconut milk base adds tree nut concerns for those with coconut sensitivity.
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