Thai Cooking
Thai Pantry Starter List: Buy for Green Curry, Pad Thai and Chicken Rice
A practical three-meal shopping list: Lobo packs from Sawasdeal, fresh ingredients to buy locally and the equipment each dinner needs.
For a practical Thai pantry starter list, choose one dinner first: green curry, Pad Thai or chicken rice. Buy the corresponding seasoning pack from Sawasdeal and its fresh ingredients locally. The three meal plans below separate packet contents, extra groceries and equipment so you do not buy ingredients without a cooking plan.
Which Thai pantry packs should you buy first?
| Meal | Pack to buy | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Green curry | One Lobo Green Curry Paste 50 g packet. | Green-curry guide |
| Pad Thai | One Lobo Pad Thai Sauce 120 g packet. | Pad Thai guide |
| Chicken rice | One Lobo Thai Chicken Rice Set 120 g. | Chicken-rice guide |
These packs provide seasoning, sauce or the separate components of the chicken-rice set. The rice, noodles, meat and fresh vegetables below are additional purchases.
What fresh ingredients do you need for each meal?
| Meal | Quantified ingredients | Other additions |
|---|---|---|
| Green curry | 250 g sliced chicken or beef; 240 ml coconut milk; 240 ml water. | Eggplant, basil, makrut lime leaves and chilli; fish sauce to taste. Rice to serve if wanted. |
| Pad Thai | 120 g dry rice noodles or 150–200 g fresh noodles; 100 g shrimp; 100 g firm tofu; 1 egg; 100 g bean sprouts; 3 chive stalks; 3 tbsp vegetable oil. | Water as needed while stir-frying. Prepare dry noodles according to their own pack. |
| Chicken rice | 200 g uncooked rice; 250–300 g chicken breast or thigh; 400 ml hot water for the separate soup sachet. | Water for cooking the rice: use the appropriate amount for your rice and cooker, as Lobo directs. |
The quantities follow the linked Lobo methods, rather than a single formula for all Thai food. If you use chicken for both green curry and chicken rice, the two recipes require 500–550 g chicken in total. Keep each recipe’s portion separate when preparing.
Equipment and a sensible first meal
- Green curry: a pan, knife and measuring jug. Choose it if you already have coconut milk and curry vegetables.
- Pad Thai: a wok or large frying pan and a separate container for noodle preparation. Set out every ingredient before heating the pan.
- Chicken rice: a rice cooker and a jug for preparing the soup. It offers separate rice seasoning, dipping sauce and soup mix.
Check the packs before substitutions
Green curry paste contains shrimp. The Pad Thai product contains peanut and fish; shrimp and egg are also added in the manufacturer recipe. The chicken-rice set lists soybean in its rice seasoning, soybean and wheat in its dipping sauce, and soybean, wheat and sulphites in its soup mix.
Choosing vegetable or tofu additions does not remove allergens already in a seasoning pack. Review the full label, including possible cross-contact warnings, before selecting a meal for anyone with dietary restrictions.
Products discussed in this article
These are the current products discussed in this guide. Preparation and ingredient statements apply only to the exact pack specified in the article, not automatically to every option.
Lobo Green Curry Paste - 50 gThe named seasoning or sauce discussed in this guide; additional ingredients and the method depend on this exact packet.View product →
Lobo Pad Thai Sauce - 120 gThe named seasoning or sauce discussed in this guide; additional ingredients and the method depend on this exact packet.View product →
Lobo Thai Chicken Rice Set - 120 gThe named seasoning or sauce discussed in this guide; additional ingredients and the method depend on this exact packet.View product →
Shopping links reviewed on October 10, 2026. Check each current product page and package for ingredients, allergens, availability and destination eligibility. These are Sawasdeal’s shopping links, not a creator endorsement.
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