Yellow Curry Paste Recipe

Name: Yellow Curry Paste Recipe
Ingredients: 7 dried hot red chilies, about 2 to 3 inches in length; 1 cup chopped shallots or onions; 2 tablespoons fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced; 8 cloves of garlic, chopped; 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder; 1 teaspoon curry powder (a blend of cumin, coriander, red chilies, mustard, and fenugreek); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 canned anchovies or 1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

12 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

7 dried hot red chilies, about 2 to 3 inches in length
1 cup chopped shallots or onions
2 tablespoons fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced
8 cloves of garlic, chopped
1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder
1 teaspoon curry powder (a blend of cumin, coriander, red chilies, mustard, and fenugreek)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 canned anchovies or 1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste
1 teaspoon ground turmeric

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 portioned chunks.