Stews, Curries, Risotto & Pasta

Thai Red Curry Paste

Thai Red Curry Paste

Homemade Thai red curry paste, full of authentic flavours & whipped up in minutes. Use in Thai curry or jar up & keep in the fridge/freezer.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp Coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Peeled & grated fresh ginger
  • 1 Lemon grass stalk, trimmed & chopped small
  • 1 Small red chilli, seeds removed & roughly chopped
  • Zest & juice of 1 lime
  • 3 Cloves garlic, squashed
  • 1 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sunflower oil

Preparation

  1. In the Spice Grinder place the cumin and coriander seeds followed by the paprika, grated ginger and lime zest. Process until roughly ground.
  2. Add the chopped lemon grass, garlic, chilli, lime juice, fish sauce and oil. Process for 10 seconds or until a smooth paste forms.
  3. Use immediately or store refrigerated in a glass jar for up to 4 weeks.

Tip

Freeze in cubes ready to use.

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