Thai Red Curry Paste

Name: Thai Red Curry Paste
Ingredients: 5 red chilis long, seeded, chopped; 6 cloves garlic chopped; 1 stalk lemongrass finely sliced; 4 shallots chopped; 2 pieces galangal peeled, chopped; 1 tablespoon cilantro root chopped; 1 kaffir lime leaf fresh; 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander toasted; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds toasted; 1 teaspoon shrimp paste; 2 tablespoons peanuts

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

5 red chilis long, seeded, chopped
6 cloves garlic chopped
1 stalk lemongrass finely sliced
4 shallots chopped
2 pieces galangal peeled, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro root chopped
1 kaffir lime leaf fresh
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander toasted
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds toasted
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
2 tablespoons peanuts

Directions

1

Process chili, garlic, lemongrass, shallots, galangal, cilantro root, lime leaf, and ground white pepper in a food processor until smooth, adding just enough water to make a paste.
2

Add coriander, nutmeg and cumin. Process to combine.
3

Wrap shrimp paste in foil and cook in a dry skillet on medium for 2 minutes each side. Add to paste mixture with peanuts and process until smooth.