Red thai curry paste

3 Tablespoon

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
14 Dried red chiles, seeds removed, soaked in water
2 teaspoons Galangal, chopped
1 Lemon grass stalk, bottom
6 inches only, sliced
1 teaspoon Shredded lime zest
10 Coriander roots, chopped
4 Garlic cloves, chopped
1 Shallot, chopped
1 teaspoon Shrimp paste
10 Black peppercorns
2 tablespoons Oil

Directions

Pound or process all of the ingredients in a mortar, blender, or processor to a smooth even paste. If necessary, add a little more oil when processing.

You may substitute 16 coriander stems for coriander roots.

Appeared in The Southeast Asia Cookbook by Ruth Law.

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