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Massaman Curry Paste Recipe
This Massaman curry paste recipe is a mix of Indian and Thai flavors with a mild level of spice, essential for Massaman curry, though quite versatile.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 8 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 6 dried Japones chilies stems and seeds removed (or use chile de arbol)
- 1 dried guajillo chili stems and seeds removed.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small shallot chopped
- 1 stalk lemongrass base and tops removed, minced
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh galangal skin on
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 teaspoons Cilantro roots chopped
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons tamarind concentrate
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- water as needed to thin
Instructions
- Heat a small pan to medium heat.
- Add the dried chilies and dry toast them for 1 minute per side, or until they darken and become slightly fragrant. Do not burn.
- Remove from heat and add enough water to cover the chilies. Soak until softened, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the peppers and add them to a food processor or blender along with the remaining ingredients. Process to form a paste. Alternatively, you can use a mortar and pestle.
- If the paste is too thick, add a teaspoon of water at a time and process until smooth. You can use some of the reserved chili soaking water for this as well.
- Use as needed, or store in the refrigerator in a sealed container until ready to use (up to 2 weeks). You can also freeze it.
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Notes
- Makes about 1 cup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
8kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
25mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
110IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 8
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 8kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.