Easy Thai Red Curry Paste Recipe The Endless Meal® from www.theendlessmeal.com
Introduction
Red curry paste is a popular ingredient in Thai cuisine used to create delicious dishes such as red curry chicken, seafood, and vegetables. It is a combination of fresh spices and herbs that are ground together into a paste. This recipe will guide you on how to make your red curry paste from scratch.
Ingredients
The following ingredients are needed to make the red curry paste:
10-15 dried red chili peppers
2 tablespoons of coriander seeds
1 tablespoon of cumin seeds
1 tablespoon of peppercorns
2-3 shallots
1 head of garlic
2-3 stalks of lemongrass
1 knob of ginger
1 tablespoon of shrimp paste
1 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
Follow the steps below to make the red curry paste:
Soak the dried red chili peppers in warm water for about 15 minutes to soften them.
While the peppers are soaking, dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and peppercorns in a pan over medium heat until fragrant.
Remove the seeds from the chili peppers and chop them into small pieces.
Peel and finely chop the shallots and garlic.
Cut off the top and bottom of the lemongrass stalks and remove the tough outer layers. Finely chop the tender inner stalks.
Peel and chop the ginger into small pieces.
In a mortar and pestle or a food processor, grind the chili peppers, roasted spices, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, and shrimp paste together into a smooth paste.
Add the salt and mix well.
Your red curry paste is now ready to use!
Nutrition
Here are the nutritional values of the red curry paste per 1 tablespoon serving:
Calories: 20
Total Fat: 1g
Sodium: 200mg
Total Carbohydrates: 3g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 1g
Protein: 1g
Conclusion
Making your red curry paste is a great way to add a personal touch to your Thai dishes. This recipe is easy to prepare and uses fresh ingredients that are readily available in local grocery stores. Try it out and enjoy the rich flavors of homemade red curry paste!
