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5-Minute Thai Yellow Curry Paste Recipe

Aromatic basic Thai yellow Curry paste to prepare flavorful easy Thai yellow curry meals! Make this 5 min paste, store the paste in the fridge and use it to create delicious Thai curries in less than 20 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 Tablespoons of Paste
Calories: 39 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 5-10 red chili pepper *see Notes
  • 5 shallot
  • 2- Inch galangal
  • ½ Inch Ginger Fresh
  • 3 Pieces garlic cloves large
  • 2 Inch lemongrass stalk
  • 2 Tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Turmeric Ground
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds Ground
  • 2 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds Ground
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper Ground
  • 1 Tablespoon shrimp paste optional

Instructions

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  1. Place your dried chilies without stem into the water to soak until somewhat soft.
  2. Keep all your fresh ingredients ready. Peel and roughly cut shallots, galangal, ginger, garlic, and lemongrass.
  3. Place all the ingredients into the food processor or blender jar, that means from the strained chilies to the shrimp paste.
  4. Blend all the ingredients to a smooth wet paste. Do not add water! Water reduces the shelf life of the Thai yellow curry paste.
  5. Store the yellow curry paste in a jar, airtight container or vacuum bag in the fridge or freezer until further use.

Notes

  • Pick red, or even better yellow, Chili peppers. They can be Thai varieties, hot or mild, this is up to you.
  • Use a Curry blend that you like. Can be a Thai, Java, Indian, British or German Curry powder blend, it doesn't really matter. What is important is that you like the smell of it. The paste should taste great and suite your taste preferences after all.
  • You can add Shrimp paste, it's optional. Skip the shrimp paste to turn this Thai yellow curry paste vegan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 480mg (20%) Potassium 143mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 130IU (3%) Vitamin C 2.2mg (2%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Tablespoons of Paste

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39

% Daily Value*

Calories 39kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 480mg 20%
Potassium 143mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 130IU 3%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.