FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes they are! Please note that we do work in a shared facility where gluten is processed.
Any difference in curry begins with the blend of the spices – they will use the same spices but put different amounts.
Malaysian curry will be more similar to the other Southeast Asian curries such as Thai, Indonesian or Singaporean. However, it is still very different in its own way.
Malaysian curry is savory, sweet and spicy all at the same time. To learn a bit more about the history of Malaysian curry, check out our blog!
Once you open it, just refrigerate and it lasts in the fridge up to a year!
Just place an order as usual and if your shipping zip code falls under Astoria or LIC, it will automatically show up as a shipping option!
We will contact you via email or text message to notify you of your delivery window.
The 4 oz jar has approximately 8 servings and the 8 oz jar has approximately 16 servings.
We generally recommend 1 tbsp per serving, however, if you feel that you need more curry flavor – add a little more!
Just stir-fry or sauté the curry paste and your main ingredient – chicken, vegetables, seafood, etc – in a pan together! This gives you more of a dry curry.
Some people like to add coconut milk to make a curry sauce.
Our hot sauce is pretty hot but it’s a savory heat! If you like flavor in your hot sauce, you will love our hot sauce.
We use the Chile de Arbol! The original recipe was with the Thai Bird’s Eye Chili but when we went to market, we decided that the Bird’s Eye Chili might be too spicy for most people to enjoy.
Depends on your spice tolerance! We recommend 1 tsp per serving, which is approximately 26 servings in the 4 oz jar. However, some people have a high tolerance and use it by the tablespoon! So, it really depends.
There are many ways to use the oil – either in your cooking or after cooking.
Here’s a list of ideas to inspire you!
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Yes! Laksa Shop is a restaurant concept by Cassandra Lam and her partner Chef Lizzy Singh-Brar serving curry laksa made with Mama Lam’s curry paste.
Product Uses
Mama Lam loves to make curry chicken and curry noodle soup with her curry paste! But, it tastes great with any ingredient. Check out our recipes page! If you’re thinking about curry laksa, check out our laksa recipe roundup!
Curry powder is a blend of spices – which is delicious and fragrant – but curry paste has more flavors from the additional ingredients cooked with the spices. Curry paste would be easier to use since you will likely not need any other ingredients. All you will need to do is cook the curry paste with your protein or vegetables and add coconut milk if you would like!
Typically if you are using a non-stick pan, you don’t have to add any oil!
Top it on your dumplings or mix it with your noodles!
But it’s delicious when you cook it into vegetables or marinate it into meats for BBQ.
Malaysian food is becoming extremely popular on a global level and there are a lot of reasons for that. Many delicious parts of Malaysian cuisine have varying Eastern influences that include Chinese, Indian and Malay. In some ways it’s similar to Indonesian food, with the two nations sharing many of the same dishes. There are some classic Malaysian dishes that are well worth trying, replicating in your home or even experiencing in the country itself. With that in mind, check out our list of classic Malaysian dishes.
Orders & Shipping
Orders are shipped out on Tuesdays and Friday. This also applies to Local Deliveries.
Orders received after 3 PM EST on Friday, on Saturday and on Sunday will be shipped out on Tuesday.
We do ship internationally but it is a manual process that is done on the back-end. So, send us an email (contact@mamalams.com) to inquire!
Flat rate shipping means that we charge one single price of $5 to ship our products to you for all orders shipped in the United States!
Our flat rate shipping is carried via UPS Ground Saver for the majority of orders, though we will occasionally ship via USPS First Class.
Just place an order as usual and if your shipping zip code falls under Astoria or LIC, it will automatically show up as a shipping option!
We will contact you via email or text message to notify you of your delivery window.
We do not accept returns on orders placed on our website. If a jar was damaged in transit, please contact us by email and we will send a replacement as soon as we can!
About Malaysia
Ulu Yam. A small village just a bit north of Kuala Lumpur.
Ulu Yam is known for a few specific dishes that you won’t commonly find elsewhere:
- Ulu Yam Loh Mee: This noodle dish is served with a flavorful broth that has a slightly sticky consistency, featuring thick, savory gravy with a mix of ingredients like mushrooms, pork, and sometimes seafood.
- Fried Hokkien Mee: Stir-fried noodles in a rich, dark soy sauce, often with ingredients such as pork, prawns, and vegetables. It’s known for its robust, savory flavor.
- Pau: Steamed buns filled with sweet or savory fillings like red bean paste, pork, or chicken.
Also known as National Day or Independence Day, this holiday celebrates peninsular Malaysia receiving their independence from the British Empire on August 31, 1957
Malaysia Day, which takes place every September 16th. On this day in 1963, Malaysia was formed through the unification of the Federation of Malaya, North Borneo (now known as Sabah), Sarawak, and Singapore (who left in 1965). It’s a time for Malaysians to reflect on their country’s history and unity.
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