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Authentic Thai Red Curry Paste Recipe
This authentic Thai red curry paste recipe shows you how to create a homemade, gluten-free paste, ideal for spicy curries and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 52 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 0.7 ounces dry red Thai spur chilies (seeds removed, chopped)
- 0.2 ounces dry chilies
- 1.8 ounce lemongrass (finely chopped)
- 1 ounce galangal (sliced thinly)
- 0.2 ounces salt
- 0.2 ounces kaffir lime zest (sliced thinly)
- 0.2 ounces Turmeric (sliced thinly)
- 0.7 ounces shrimp paste
- 1.8 ounce garlic (minced)
- 1.8 ounce shallots (sliced thinly)
Instructions
- Soak the dry red spur chilies in lukewarm water for about 10 minutes to soften them. Drain thoroughly to remove excess water before adding them to the paste.
- Start with the dry ingredients—dried chilies, lemongrass, galangal, and salt. Pound them in the mortar until they are finely broken down.
- Next, add the soaked red spur chilies, kaffir lime zest, turmeric, shrimp paste, garlic, and shallots. Continue pounding until the mixture forms a smooth, fine paste.
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- This recipe makes a spicy red curry paste. For medium spicy, use half the amount of dried chilies, for lightly spicy, omit the dried chilies altogether.
- This recipe yields 8.5 oz of curry paste, which means you'll have some extra for future use. Simply store the leftover paste in your fridge or freezer for a quick and easy meal next time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
52kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
539mg
(22%)
Potassium
171mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 539mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.