5.0 from 12 votes
Massaman curry paste
Massaman curry paste might take a little longer than some spice pastes to make, but the little extra effort is so worth it for a fantastic base to a wonderful curry.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 approx,
Calories: 18 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Malaysian
Ingredients
- 2 shallots large
- 1 bulb garlic
- 4 California chili or other mild chili
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 6 cardamon pods
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass Finely chopped fresh (woody part removed) or use pre-prepared
- 1 ½ tablespoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
Instructions
- Grill or roast the shallots and garlic until soft and gently charred on outside. Leave to cool then peel.
- Toast the chilis, coriander, cumin and cardamon in a dry skillet until fragrant. Remove the stem and seeds from the chilis and roughly break up. Pop the seeds from the cardamon and discard the outer shell.
- Put everything in food processor and blend until smooth.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
18kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
605mg
(25%)
Potassium
60mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.9mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8approx,
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 605mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.