Thai Red Curry Paste

Name: Thai Red Curry Paste
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 8-12 Thai chilies, fresh or dried, or substitute chiles de arbol; 2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, or ground coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, or ground cumin; 1 teaspoon white peppercorn ( or sub ground white pepper, or black pepper); 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; ½ cup lemongrass, white parts only, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons galangal, slice thin, then finely chopped; 1/2 cup shallot, chopped; 8 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon kaffir lime zest, or regular lime zest; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 1/2 tablespoon cilantro stems or roots; 1 tablespoon shrimp paste; 1-3 teaspoon water as needed; 1-2 tablespoons paprika, for color

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Making authentic Thai Red Curry Paste from scratch is fast and easy and can be made in under 15 minutes. Make it in a food processor or use a mortar and pestle for a more authentic approach -both yield incredible flavors and aromas that will give your Thai dishes delicious flavor. Vegan-adaptable!

Updated at: Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:52:15 GMT