Prik Kaeng Masaman (Masaman Curry Paste)

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Course : Curry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

1 cup prepared red chiles
3 tablespoons coriander seed
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cloves
1 tablespoon star anise
1 tablespoon cardamom
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
10 tablespoons shallots -- chopped
10 tablespoons garlic
2 tablespoons lemon grass -- sliced thinly
1 tablespoon galangal grated
3 tablespoons bai makroot -- (lime leaves, or lime zest)
3 tablespoons kapi -- (fermented shrimp paste)
1 dash salt
1 dash turmeric
 

Preparation:

Masaman is a mild hot and sour dish equivalent to the Indian vindaloo. Toast the seeds, and blend everything in a food processor to a fine paste.