Nam phrik kaeng khua (kaeng khua curry paste)

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5Dried chilies
3tablespoonsChopped shallots
2tablespoonsChopped garlic
1teaspoonChopped galangal
1tablespoonChopped lemon grass
1teaspoonChopped kaffir lime rind
1teaspoonChopped coriander root
2teaspoonsSalt
1teaspoonShrimp paste

Directions

Soak dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes and deseed. Into a blender, put all ingredients except the shrimp paste and blend until well mixed. Then add the shrimp paste and blend once more to obtain about ¾ cup of a fine-textured paste.

This can be stored in a glass jar in the refrigerator for about 3-4 months.

Recipe from: The Elegant Taste of Thailand, by Sisamon Kongpan & Pinyo Srisawat.

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