Thai Green Curry Paste


Course : Mixes
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


15 medium green hot chilies

3 tablespoons chopped shallots

1 tablespoon garlic chopped

1 teaspoon chopped galangal

1 tablespoon chopped lemon grass

1/2 teaspoon chopped kaffir lime rind

1 teaspoon chopped coriander root

5 pieces peppercorns

1 tablespoon coriander seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon shrimp paste
 

Preparation / Directions:


In a wok over low heat, put the coriander seeds, and cumin seeds and dry fry for about 5 minutes, then grind into a powder. Into a blender, put the rest of the ingredients except the shrimp paste and blend to mix well. Add the coriander-cumin seed mixture and the shrimp paste and blend to obtain 1/2 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.


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