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Thai Red Curry Paste
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13 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 40MINS

Thai Red Curry Paste

Make your own authentic Thai Red Curry Paste at home from scratch! With just a few minutes of prep time, you will have countless options for Thai Red Curry dishes any day of the week!
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Make your own authentic Thai Red Curry Paste at home from scratch! With just a few minutes of prep time, you will have countless options for Thai Red Curry dishes any day of the week!
40MINS
Total Time
$9.08
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
1
US / Metric
Dried Red Chili Pepper
15
Dried Red Chili Peppers
approximately 2 cups
Red Chili Pepper
2
Red Chili Peppers, deseeded
cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Lemongrass
3 stalks
Lemongrass, sliced
only the white portion
Garlic
5 cloves
Garlic, peeled
Shallot
4
Small Shallots, peeled
Galangal
1 in
Galangal, grated
or Ginger
Kaffir Lime Leaf
3
Kaffir Lime Leaves, julienned
Whole Coriander Seeds
1 Tbsp
Whole Coriander Seeds
Ground Cumin
1/2 Tbsp
Ground Cumin
White Peppercorns
1/2 Tbsp
White Peppercorns
Shrimp Paste
1 tsp
Shrimp Paste
optional
Water
1 cup
Water
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
196
Fat
0.8 g
Protein
3.1 g
Carbs
41.9 g
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Author's Notes

Yields 1 cup.

The main purpose of the water is to help the blender or food processor blend the ingredients. As soon as the curry paste is blended evenly, stop adding water.

It will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for a week, or in the freezer for about 6 months. If freezing, I recommend using ice cube trays. Once frozen, you can store it in a ziplock bag and use it as needed.
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step 1
Soak the Dried Red Chili Peppers (15) in warm water for 30 minutes.
step 1 Soak the Dried Red Chili Peppers (15) in warm water for 30 minutes.
step 2
Remove soaked chilies from the water and cut into 1-inch pieces. Remove the seeds as you cut the chilies.
step 3
Place cut chilies into a blender or food processor, along with Red Chili Peppers (2), Lemongrass (3 stalks), Galangal (1 in), {@10:}, Shallots (4), Fresh Cilantro (3 stalks), Kaffir Lime Leaves (3), Whole Coriander Seeds (1 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (1/2 Tbsp), White Peppercorns (1/2 Tbsp), and Shrimp Paste (1 tsp).
step 3 Place cut chilies into a blender or food processor, along with Red Chili Peppers (2), Lemongrass (3 stalks), Galangal (1 in), {@10:}, Shallots (4), Fresh Cilantro (3 stalks), Kaffir Lime Leaves (3), Whole Coriander Seeds (1 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (1/2 Tbsp), White Peppercorns (1/2 Tbsp), and Shrimp Paste (1 tsp).
step 4
Pulse it a few times, then slowly add about a Tbsp of Water (1 cup) at a time to blend the ingredients to a paste. As soon as you get the consistency you want, stop adding water.
step 5
Enjoy your curry paste!
step 5 Enjoy your curry paste!
Tags
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Sauces & Dressings
Thai
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