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Red Curry Paste Recipe

Red Curry Paste Recipe
  • Category

    Condiments and Sauces

  • Cusine

    Indian

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Ingredients

Approximately 12 dried red chilies

1 cup shallots, peeled and roughly chopped

8 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped

3 tablespoons galangal, finely chopped

2 lemongrass stalks, finely chopped

1 thin slice kaffir lime peel, about 1 1/2 inches by and 1/2 inches, finely chopped

2 cilantro roots, chopped, or 6 cilantro stalks with some leaves attached

1 tablespoon ground white pepper

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon shrimp paste

2 tablespoons red paprika

Directions

Place the chilies in a small bowl with approximately 1/4 cup of hot water. Microwave the chilies in the water for 2 to 3 minutes, then let sit for 30 minutes. Place the softened chilies, along with the soaking liquid, in a blender with the rest of the ingredients. Blend, pushing down with a spoon or rubber spatula, until you have a smooth paste. Use immediately or freeze in plastic bags.