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Thai Green Curry Paste Recipe

It is so simple to make your own Thai Green Curry Paste at home with a few fresh ingredients. It's so quick and easy to throw cilantro, lemongrass, chili peppers, ginger, garlic, and a few other things into your food processor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 40 kcal
Course: Condiments , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cilantro packed
  • 2-3 lemongrass 15 inches total
  • 2-5 chili peppers Thai, Serrano, or jalapeño
  • 1 Tbsp. ginger paste
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp. Turmeric ground
  • ½ tsp. Coriander ground
  • 1 tsp. lime juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ tsp. salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. oil olive or avocado
  • 1-3 Tbsp. water
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar optional

Instructions

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  1. Coarsely chop the cilantro and lemongrass. Seed and finely chop the peppers.
  2. Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a small food processor or high speed blender.
  3. Pulse 5-10 times to incorporate the ingredients. Process for 1-2 minutes, or until a thick paste forms. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl every 15-20 seconds. Add additional water if needed.

Notes

  • Thai green curry recipe
  • This recipe will make roughly 1/3 cup of green curry paste.  This is enough for one batch of a typical Thai green curry recipe.
  • Nutritional information is calculated for 1 tablespoon of curry paste and without added sugar.
  • How to store: Homemade curry paste can be prepared and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks. Over time, the ingredients will lose their potency and become darker, so it's best to use it within a few days after making it.
  • How to freeze: You can make a double or triple batch and freeze some later. To do this, place 1-2 tablespoons into ice cube trays, freeze, and then transfer to a freezer-safe Ziploc bag or container for up to 1-2 years.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 40kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 195mg (8%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 190IU (4%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 40

% Daily Value*

Calories 40kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 195mg 8%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 190IU 4%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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