{"product_id":"amk-crab-prawn-mix-curry-paste-350g","title":"AMK Crab\/Prawn Mix Curry Paste, 350g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAMK Crab\/Prawn Mix Curry Paste is a ready spice paste for Sri Lankan crab curry and prawn curry. It gives you the seasoning base for a coconut-milk seafood curry without roasting and grinding spices: two flat tablespoons per 500 g of crab or prawns, a cup of water or coconut milk, and a short simmer. The full ingredient list is printed on the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Sri Lanka by AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd, 62, Industrial Zone, Katuwana, Homagama, Sri Lanka, as printed on the pack. AMK is the maker's own brand. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrab\/Prawn Mix Curry Paste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 g \/ 12.5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet spice paste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeafood curry base for crab and prawns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eServing size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 g, about 35 servings per jar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass jar with metal lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo dietary claim printed; see the ingredient list on the pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePer serving (10 g), as printed on the pack\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePer serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalories from Fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrans fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal carbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDietary fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePercent Daily Values are as printed on the pack.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $69.99 or more; this is a standard-weight item, so it does not add a bulk-item fee (those apply only to 10 lb rice, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks). Free warehouse pickup is available for online orders. Food items cannot be returned once shipped, but if your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dark red paste of roasted chilli, coriander and cumin with pepper, tamarind, ginger and garlic, cooked in palm oil so it is ready to go straight into the pot. It is the base for kakuluwo curry (crab) and isso curry (prawn) and carries the sour-hot balance those dishes need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e The full ingredient list, with percentages, is printed on the pack. The ingredient names we could confirm are roasted chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, palm oil, pepper powder, tamarind, ginger, garlic, vinegar and salt; the pack you receive is the authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e No allergen statement was confirmed for this paste. The paste itself is a spice base; the crab or prawns you add are crustacean shellfish. Read the pack before serving anyone with a food allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e As printed on the pack: wash 500 g of crab or prawns. Mix in 2 flat tablespoons (30 g) of paste. Add 1 teacup of water or coconut milk and cook until the seafood is done and the gravy is sufficiently thick. A 350 g jar seasons roughly 5.5 kg (12 lb) of seafood over many meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing ideas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve with plain rice, string hoppers, bread or pittu. For a Jaffna-style crab curry, add a little roasted curry powder and a sprig of curry leaves at the end; for prawns, finish with a squeeze of lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e කකුළු \/ ඉස්සන් කරි මිශ්‍රණය \/ நண்டு \/ இறால் கறி கலவை · kakuluwo \/ isso curry paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in a cool, odorless place and away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate after opening. Use a clean dry spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much paste do I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pack directions call for 2 flat tablespoons (30 g) of paste per 500 g (about 1 lb) of crab or prawns, plus one teacup of water or coconut milk. Simmer until the seafood is cooked and the curry thickens. A 10 g serving is the nutrition basis, so 30 g is three servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for fish or squid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a general seafood curry base, so it works for cuttlefish, squid or firm fish, though AMK also sells a separate Fish Curry Mix with a coriander-forward spice balance. Keep the same 30 g per 500 g ratio and adjust the liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the paste itself contain shellfish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe confirmed ingredient names are chilli, coriander, cumin, palm oil, pepper, tamarind, ginger, garlic, vinegar and salt, with no shellfish among them. Check the printed allergen statement, so check the jar before serving anyone with a shellfish, nut or other allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it very hot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is chilli-led, with roasted chilli as the first ingredient, but the tamarind and coriander soften it into a rounded, sour-hot curry rather than a scorching one. Use a little less paste and more coconut milk for a milder gravy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it after opening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRefrigerate after opening and always use a clean, dry spoon, as the pack advises. Before opening, keep the jar in a cool, odorless place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53108105281845,"sku":"001-AMK-CRPRMICUPA-350G","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/AMKCrab_PrawnsCurry-350g.avif?v=1786646815","url":"https:\/\/taprovan.com\/products\/amk-crab-prawn-mix-curry-paste-350g","provider":"Taprovan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}