Yes, its easy to simply pick up a bottle of thai red curry paste from your supermarket, but of course everything tastes better homemade. This diy paste packs plenty of flavor and once you have the ingredients its simple to pull together. Use it as a base for curries and as a way to bring some oomph to stews. But dont overlook some lesser known options. Thai red curry paste makes a good marinade base for steaks and mixed with vinaigrette, its a deliciously exotic salad dressing.