Red Curry Paste

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Course : Mixes
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

6 medium dried red chilies
1 piece fresh lemon grass or 1 tsp dried
5 cloves garlic -- peeled
3 medium shallots -- peeled
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon galanga -- fresh or dried*
 

Preparation:

Cut the chili peppers into small pieces and soak them in a cup of cold water for 15 minutes. Separate the seeds and discard them. Place the prepared chilies into a mortar or food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and 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