Red Curry Paste

* Exported from MasterCook *

Red Curry Paste

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Thai Condiments

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 each Dried red chilies
1 each Fresh lemon grass -=OR=-
1 teaspoon Dried lemon grass
5 each Garlic cloves -- peeled
3 medium Shallots -- peeled
1 teaspoon Lemon zest
1 teaspoon Galanga -- fresh or dried*

Cut the chili peppers into small pieces & soak them in a cup of cold water
for 15 minutes. Separate the seeds & discard them.

Place the prepared chilies into a mortar or food processor. Add the
remaining ingredients & blend well until a thick paste, like peanut butter
is formed. If the ingredients are too dry, add a few drops of cold water.=
Put the curry paste in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator
until ready to use.

* If using dried galanga, soak in cold water for 15 minutes.

Makes 1/2 cup.

Pojanee Vatanapan's "Thai Cookbook"

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