Pantai Shrimp Paste 370g

Pantai Shrimp Paste 370g

PANTAI Shrimp Paste (กะปิ, kapi) is a traditional Thai fermented shrimp paste produced by PANTAI, one of Thailand’s most established condiment brands. Kapi is made by fermenting small shrimp or krill with salt and sun-drying the mixture over an extended period, producing a dense, pungent, and intensely umami paste that is one of the most fundamental flavour bases in Thai cooking. It is a non-negotiable ingredient in most Thai curry pastes (including red, green, and massaman), in nam prik kapi (shrimp paste chilli dip), and in dishes such as khao kluk kapi (shrimp paste fried rice). Unlike fish sauce, which is a liquid seasoning, kapi is a solid paste used in small quantities as a foundational flavour builder — its pungency mellows significantly when cooked, contributing depth and umami without dominating the finished dish. The 370g pack is a standard household format suited to regular curry paste preparation and everyday Thai cooking.

• Product type: Traditional Thai fermented shrimp paste (kapi) — essential curry paste base ingredient
• Key flavour/texture: Intensely pungent, salty, and umami-rich when raw — mellows to a deep savoury base when cooked
• Primary use case: Base ingredient for Thai curry pastes (red, green, massaman) and nam prik kapi
• Secondary use case: Flavouring for khao kluk kapi (shrimp paste fried rice) and Isan-style relishes and dips
• Pack size: 370g pack — standard household format

For other PANTAI curry paste bases and condiments, explore the full PANTAI range at Chang Market.