Red Curry Paste Recipe

Name: Red Curry Paste Recipe
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

12 ingredients

2 steps

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

1

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.
2

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.