This is an authentic Thai red curry paste (??????????????) packaged in a glass jar. It is a concentrated, aromatic paste made from dried red chilies, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime zest, coriander root, and spices. Used as the base for making Thai red curry, soups, and stir-fries by frying the paste in oil before adding other ingredients. Glass packaging preserves freshness and flavor intensity.