How do you define the cuisine of a country comprising out of more than 40 ethnical groups with tropical islands, rain forest, mountains in the north and a river basin in the center and Bangkok?

I have a dear friend who says she loves the taste of Thai food without too much spiciness. She asked me if I could give her some Thai food recipes with the following restrictions: "no Thai green chicken curry, no chicken, not using any paste and please don't use coconut milk, as I am on a diet..."

:-) ... In the true spirit of the land with the eternal smiles, I put a smile on my face and gave her the following recipe.

My inspiration for this recipe came after reading how Greek chef Rena V. made a Greek garlic sauce with mashed potatoes. Rena V. has been cooking for more than 40 years, always looking to make sure the food presented was delicious, healthy, balanced and now even more than ever in Greece: payable.

This paste can also become a red paste when you simply substitute the green pepper with red pepper. You can read further following this link for a delicious yet simple Thai red curry paste recipe.

If you can't find Thai red curry paste ready made in your local supermarket, or you want a more authentic flavor that fits your creativity and palate, use the recipe below as a guideline.