Frequently Asked Questions
Yes they are! Please note that we do work in a shared facility where gluten is processed.
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!
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!
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.
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. Check out the differences.
Typically if you are using a non-stick pan, you don’t have to add any oil!
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.
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.
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!
We do ship internationally but it is a manual process that is done on the back-end. So, send us an email ([email protected]) to inquire! Unfortunately, the free shipping we offer for orders over $60 is only available for domestic orders.
Orders are shipped out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This also applies to Local Deliveries.
Orders received after 3 PM EST on Friday, on Saturday and Sunday will be shipped out on Monday.
Yes! You can now pick up your orders from our farmers markets stands in Brooklyn. Long Island or Westchester! Check out our calendar to know where we will be.
Just place your order as you normally would on our site and you’ll see the option to pick up. Please add a note in Order Notes where and when you will pick up your order.
Just in case you forget, we will send a reminder message via email or text before the market!
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.
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.
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!
Are the products gluten-free?
How long does the curry paste or hot sauce last after opening?
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.
How many servings of curry paste is in one jar?
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!
How many servings of hot sauce is in one jar?
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.
What’s the best thing to make with the curry paste?
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!
What’s the best thing to make with the hot sauce?
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.
What chili pepper is used in the 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.
How do you use the curry paste?
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.
Should I use Malaysian curry powder or paste?
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. Check out the differences.
Do you need to add oil when using the curry paste?
Typically if you are using a non-stick pan, you don’t have to add any oil!
How spicy is the hot 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.
Do you ship internationally?
We do ship internationally but it is a manual process that is done on the back-end. So, send us an email ([email protected]) to inquire! Unfortunately, the free shipping we offer for orders over $60 is only available for domestic orders.
When do orders ship after I place an order?
Orders received before 3 PM EST will be shipped out the same day, except on the weekends. Orders received after 3 PM EST on Friday, on Saturday and Sunday will be shipped out on Monday.
Local delivery orders will be delivered within 1-2 days.
Can I pick up my orders anywhere?
Yes! You can now pick up your orders from our farmers markets stands in Brooklyn. Long Island or Westchester! Check out our calendar to know where we will be.
Just place your order as you normally would on our site and you’ll see the option to pick up. Please add a note in Order Notes where and when you will pick up your order.
I live in Astoria or Long Island City! How do I receive the free contact-less delivery?
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.
What are some classic Malaysian dishes?
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.
How do I use the Hot Oil?
There are many ways to use the oil – either in your cooking or after cooking.
Here’s a list of ideas to inspire you!