Nam Phrik Kaeng Khua (Kaeng Khua Curry Paste)
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Course : Mixes
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

5 medium dried chilies
3 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 tablespoons garlic
1 teaspoon chopped galangal
1 tablespoon chopped lemon grass
1 teaspoon chopped kaffir lime rind
1 teaspoon chopped coriander root
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
 

Preparation:

Soak dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes and deseed. Into a blender, put all ingredients except the shrimp paste and blend until well mixed. Then add the shrimp paste and blend once more to obtain about 3/4 cup of a fine-textured paste. This can be stored in a glass jar in the refrigerator for about 3-4 months. Recipe from: The Elegant Taste of Thailand, by Sisamon Kongpan and Pinyo Srisawat.