Red Curry Paste(Vatanapan)

* Exported from MasterCook *

RED CURRY PASTE (VATANAPAN)

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 Dried red chilies
1 Fresh lemon grass -ÿÿ
1 t Dried lemon grass
5 Garlic cloves, peeled
3 md Shallots, peeled
1 t Lemon zest
1 t Galanga, fresh or dried*

Cut the chili peppers into small pieces & soak them in
a cup of cold water for 15 minutes. Separate the
seeds & discard them.

Place the prepared chilies into a mortar or food
processor. Add the remaining ingredients & 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"



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