Mae Jum Tom Yum Paste brings Thailand's most iconic soup to your kitchen, and for good reason. Lemongrass, galangal, makrut lime and chili hit together in a way nothing else does: sharp, sour, herbal and warmly hot all at once.
Stir the paste into simmering water or stock and the broth builds in minutes, filling your kitchen with a fragrance that's unmistakably Thai. Add shrimp for classic tom yum goong, or use chicken, mushrooms or tofu for an easy vegetarian tom yum soup. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime. For a creamier bowl, stir in a splash of evaporated or coconut milk. It also makes a quick base for tom yum noodle soup.
Jum's recipe comes from her family in Trang province, southern Thailand. The herbs are freshly harvested and stone-ground the traditional way, the same method Jum learned from a young age. Nothing added, no shortcuts. Because there's no fish sauce in the paste, you season it your way, with fish sauce, soy sauce or a pinch of salt.
71g | Spicy Heat (3/5) | Vegan | Gluten Free | No Added Sugar | Stone Ground | 100% Natural
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Authenticity in Every Pack
At Mae Jum, we believe in bringing the true flavors of Thailand to your kitchen. Each pack is crafted with carefully selected, authentic Thai ingredients, ensuring every meal you prepare captures the vibrant, aromatic, and complex flavours of traditional Thai cuisine.
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Our pastes are here to simplify the cooking process, without sacrificing the rich, authentic taste. With Mae Jum, convenience meets quality, giving you the freedom to create delicious meals quickly and effortlessly.
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“The Thai curry pastes from Mae Jum are some of the best I’ve tasted, full of spice, heat and Siamese succour.”
— Tom Parker Bowles, Food Critic
I was born and raised in Thailand, where there was an abundance of herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables growing around my family home. It wasn't in a garden or vegetable plot, it was just here, there and everywhere! From a young age, I was often the one asked to blend the herbs and spices in a stone pestle and mortar, until my arm was about to fall off. I didn't enjoy it, but in hindsight, it taught me all I know..
Today, my family's traditional blend of newly harvested herbs are stone ground to make a fresh paste, which is combined with a mix of whole spices that have been pan roasted to extract the natural oils before being finely ground.
We do not add any sugar, oil, shrimp paste or any artificial preservatives, additives or coloring to our fresh blend which is then mildly pasteurized to retain the natural qualities and goodness so you can enjoy that distinctive aroma of fresh herbs and spices when you open the packet.
Each 2.5 oz pack of Mae Jum curry paste makes about 8 servings — plenty for a family meal or a couple of nights of leftovers (if it lasts that long!). Just add coconut milk, protein, and vegetables of your choice.
Every curry has its own personality! Our spice levels range from 1 to 5, so there's something for everyone — from the gentle warmth of Massaman (1/5), a fiery kick of Red Curry (3/5) or intense heat of a Jungle Curry (5/5).
Check the spice rating on each pack to find your perfect match, and remember: you can always adjust the heat by adding more or less paste to your dish!
To cook the ultimate traditional Thai dish, you may want to add the following ingredients: Fish sauce, palm sugar or shrimp paste.
Although you can still produce a beautiful Thai meal without these extra ingredients from using Mae Jum Thai pastes.
Keep opened packs of paste in fridge, where it'll stay fresh for up to 3-4 weeks.
For longer storage, portion it into an ice cube tray and freeze — that way you'll always have curry paste ready whenever the craving strikes.
So much more than curry! Beyond the classic coconut milk curry, our pastes are wonderful stirred into soups, marinades, stir-fries, fried rice, or even mixed into dips and dressings. A little goes a long way in bringing bold Thai flavor to almost anything.
Check out our recipe page for inspiration!
Took us back to Thailand, great products and very easy recipes to follow
Hi Andy, Thank you so much! 😊 Took you back to Thailand, that's exactly what we strive for! So glad the recipes made it easy too. That means everything to us. Happy cooking!
Definitely yummy!
Hi Patricia, we're so glad you enjoyed the Tom Yum Paste! Thanks for your lovely review. Happy cooking! 🌿
Is like eating and amazing restaurant
Hi Marcos, restaurant-quality Tom Yum at home, that's music to our ears! 🍲 Thank you so much. Happy cooking! 🌿
A very easy paste to use and really simple recipe to make King Prawn Tom Yum soap it was very tasteful. just like eating at a Thai restaurant.
I would highly recommend this product.
Hi Michael, Thank you so much! 😊 King Prawn Tom Yum that rivals a night out at a Thai restaurant, from your own kitchen! So glad it all came together beautifully. That means everything to us. Happy cooking! 🌿
Absolutely love this paste, full of flavour, packs a punch, creates an authentic taste of Thailand
Hi Nicola, we're thrilled to hear you love our Thai Tom Yum Paste! Thanks for sharing your feedback and for choosing Mae Jum Store. Happy cooking! 🌿
Absolutely delicious! I’m very picky when it comes to Thai food as I learnt to cook it in Bangkok. This is the best paste I’ve found in the UK. Would highly recommend it!
Hi V J Hayward, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Thai Tom Yum Paste and appreciate your recommendation. Happy cooking! 🌿
Lovely but too hot
Dull
First time of using these sachets. Very impressed. My only comment would be that I prefer a slightly thicker sauce than these make. I guess I could cut back a bit on the liquids, but then that would simply make less sauce, not a thicker sauce. I would appreciate any tips on thickening the gravy, once cooked. Other than that, very good and I will use again when I have used up the 7 that I bought.
Hi Barry, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we’re so pleased to have made a great first impression! There’s a couple of things you can do to achieve a thicker sauce. First is to check the amount of coconut content that is in your chosen coconut milk, many brands have different quantities and you may have cooked with a brand that has included more water than coconut. A great brand that we use is called Aroy-D which has 70% coconut content which is very high for a coconut milk, you can buy Aroy-D in Sainsbury’s for around £1.70. Alternatively, you can cook with a tin of coconut cream which is basically coconut milk but with even less water, usually between 80-90% coconut content, this will make the sauce thicker. The only thing with coconut cream is that you may need to purchase 2 tins as usually coconut cream is sold in smaller tins. I hope this helps! 🙏
Very authentic Thai Tom Yum. Wonderfully aromatic without the time and effort of making the paste from scratch.
Hi Carole, Thank you so much! 😊 Wonderfully aromatic and authentic, without the hours of prep. That's exactly what we set out to do! That means everything to us. Happy cooking!
gorgeous
Hi Neil, Thank you so much! 😊 Gorgeous, we'll take that! So glad the Tom Yum hit the spot. That means everything to us. Happy cooking!
was okay, not brilliant
Hi Tracy, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, if you feel like you are not getting the most out of the pastes, you can reach out to us at anytime for guidance to help unlock the flavour to the fullest. Sometimes the paste needs more blooming at start, or your preference is Tom Yum more sharp or sweet which is a simple seasoning adjustment. Please reach out, we'd love to help out 🙏
As good as any restaurant Tom Yum soup.
My only issue was the suggested amount of mushrooms required in the recipe. When preparing the 700g I thought this was far too many so cut the amount to 450g which was ample.
Thank you Simon! 🙏 Restaurant-quality Tom Yum at home, that's exactly what we aim for!
And thank you for the helpful feedback on the mushrooms, great tip and we'll take note. Happy cooking! 😊
Just made this for my friends - very nervous in case it was too hot, too nothing - but it was fantastic, absolutely the best I’ve tasted and so easy to make (I used prawns). They all loved it too! Will definitely buy again. Thank you 👌👏
What a lovely review, thank you Kate! 🙏 Prawns in Tom Yum, a perfect choice!
So glad it was a hit with your friends and that the nerves paid off. That means so much to us. See you again soon! Happy cooking! 😊
It's the best Tom yum i have had since I was last inThailand, and i have tried a few.
Hi Harry! Thank you so much, what a wonderful thing to say! 😊
We're absolutely thrilled that our Thai Tom Yum Paste brought back those authentic Thailand flavours for you — especially after trying a few! That really means the world to us. We can't wait to have you back. Happy cooking!
I really can't rate this high enough. It makes my Tom Yum Goong taste quite authentic!
Hi Meurig! Thank you so much, what a wonderful thing to say! 😊
Hearing that our Thai Tom Yum Paste brings that authentic flavour to your Tom Yum Goong means everything to us, that's exactly what we set out to achieve! Happy cooking!
Followed the instructions for the curry was disappointed how much liquid there was made the curry very runny
Absolutely lovely flavours very authentic
Hi Elaine! Thank you so much, what a wonderful thing to say! 😊
Hearing that our Thai Tom Yum Paste delivers those authentic flavours means everything to us. Happy cooking!
Absolutely delicious!
Hi Linsey! Thank you so much, that really made us smile! 😊
So glad the Tom Yum Paste hit the spot. Happy cooking!
Absolutely restaurant quality
Hi Trudie! Restaurant quality, what a compliment, thank you so much! 😊
That is exactly the bar we set for ourselves, so hearing it from you means the world. Happy cooking!
Very nice cheers
Thank you Paul! 😊
So glad the Tom Yum hit the spot. Happy cooking!
This is a delicious base for Tom yum soup . Was a little fiery for me so I used more coconut milk, but that’s just personal taste. As with all the products from this excellent company , excellent quality and taste.
Made an absolutely delicious Tom Yum soup. We used beansprouts as our veg, and chicken & prawns for the protein. We served it over noodles. It was filling and delicious. Will be buying this paste again!
