- Brand: Tiger Tiger
- Flavour: Thai Red Curry Flavour
- Cost: £0.62
- From: Tesco
- Description: N/A
- Weight: 100g (400g when hydrated)
- Allergies: Contains Wheat, Soya Bean; May Contain Milk, Nuts, Celery, Mustard, Sesame
Mmmmm, if you've ever had a Thai red curry I bet you loved it, creamy and spicy with a lovely freshness from citrus flavours and lemongrass, plus a lovely depth from spices like cumin and ginger - it's a real favourite of mine. So when I saw this packet in Tesco I picked it up with glee, clearly forgetting how thoroughly unimpressed I was with the other Tiger Tiger flavour I've tried, Tikka Masala.
Anyway, as I always say, "You can't judge the whole group by the actions of an individual" so off we go. Usual score for a packet noodle product is 0.5 out of 2 for the first section, this is no different. They get half a point for simple prep instructions, no points for not being able to eat straight from the packet and no points for recyclability.
How do they taste? The answer is of fried noodles, which although being a nice flavour isn't really what I signed up for. The ingredients list contains curry powder and spices which include coriander, chilli, cumin, turmeric, fennel, cinnamon, star anise, clove, paprika, ginger and lemongrass. The volumes of these must be tiny though because in total there's 1.2% curry powder (curry powder to cloves) and 1.2% spices (paprika, ginger & lemongrass). The product weighs 100g, that means there's 1.2g of curry powder and 1.2g of spices. I don't have any 0.1 sensitive scales so I can't show you what this looks like but I do know this - it's not a lot. As I write this I have a chilli heat sensation spreading through my mouth but, and I didn't mention this earlier, there's also listings for chilli powder and garlic powder - it is essentially as if they needn't have bothered with the curry powder and spices. Flavour score is 1 out of 4.
Do they remind me of a Thai red curry? The answer is no, they taste of noodles with a hint of chilli - that is all.
How do I feel now I've finished it? Apart from concerned that I have another version of Tiger Tiger noodles in the cupboard I don't feel too bad. I enjoy the chilli sensation and I certainly feel satiated. I'm going to be kind here and offer 1.5 out of 2.
Conclusion: Don't believe everything you read, which is a bit ridiculous when you're reading a product description
Need 4 Noodle Rating: 3/4
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