Masamam Curry

Name: Masamam Curry
Ingredients: 2 fresh lemon grass stalks; 12 small dried red chili peppers, seeded; 1 (1-inch) piece fresh galangal, chopped or 4 slices dried; 2 red onions, chopped; 12 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon cardamom seeds; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon cloves; 1 teaspoon ground mace; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon shrimp paste; 4 bay leaves

15 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 fresh lemon grass stalks
12 small dried red chili peppers, seeded
1 (1-inch) piece fresh galangal, chopped or 4 slices dried
2 red onions, chopped
12 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cardamom seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/2 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
4 bay leaves

Directions

1

Remove and discard the outer leaves and upper half of the lemon grass stalks, and chop the bottom half into 1-inch pieces.
2

Soak all the dried ingredients for 30 minutes, or until softened.
3

Place all the ingredients in a food processor, and blend to a smooth paste.
4

Add a little water if necessary to thin.