Red Curry Paste Recipe

[otterlyslick]

I recently made this red curry paste, and it totally transformed my dishes! It’s so much better than store-bought and super easy to make at home. Here’s how I did it:

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons dried red chilies, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemongrass
• 1 tablespoon galangal (or ginger if unavailable)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 shallots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (optional for a deeper flavor)

Instructions:

1. Start by draining the dried chilies and removing the stems. Blend them into a smooth paste with a splash of water.
2. In a dry skillet, toast the coriander seeds and cumin seeds until fragrant, then grind them into a powder.
3. Add the lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, ground spices, and salt to the blender with the chili paste. Blend until you have a smooth, thick paste.
4. If you’re using shrimp paste, add it in and blend again until well combined.

This homemade red curry paste is so vibrant and aromatic. It’s perfect for making curries, soups, or even as a marinade. Enjoy experimenting with it in your recipes!

 

[hoyeon]

I think homemade red curry paste is the best! I’d love to see your recipe though. Do you use any special spices?

 

[Ui Ui]

That red curry paste sounds amazing and way better than store-bought—love how you can customize it to be vegan and gluten-free! Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to try it out in my next dish!

 

[mndynthn12]

This Red Curry Paste recipe is spot on! I’m excited to try it out and make some homemade curry that packs a punch. Thanks for sharing the spice magic!

 

[Stark]

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I recently made this red curry paste, and it totally transformed my dishes! It’s so much better than store-bought and super easy to make at home. Here’s how I did it:

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons dried red chilies, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemongrass
• 1 tablespoon galangal (or ginger if unavailable)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 shallots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (optional for a deeper flavor)

Instructions:

1. Start by draining the dried chilies and removing the stems. Blend them into a smooth paste with a splash of water.
2. In a dry skillet, toast the coriander seeds and cumin seeds until fragrant, then grind them into a powder.
3. Add the lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, ground spices, and salt to the blender with the chili paste. Blend until you have a smooth, thick paste.
4. If you’re using shrimp paste, add it in and blend again until well combined.

This homemade red curry paste is so vibrant and aromatic. It’s perfect for making curries, soups, or even as a marinade. Enjoy experimenting with it in your recipes!

Homemade red curry paste? Yes, please! This is going to take my Thai dishes to the next level.

 

[Nutellah_]

Homemade red curry paste? Perfect for bringing bold, authentic flavors to Thai dishes!