Phanang curry paste (nam prik kaeng phanang)
1 batch
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | larges | Dried red chilies |
| 7 | Shallots, chopped | |
| 6 | Cloves garlic | |
| 2 | teaspoons | Coriander roots |
| 15 | Pepper corns | |
| 3 | slices | Galangal |
| 2 | Stalks lemon grass, chopped | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Coriander seeds |
| 1 | tablespoon | Cumin seeds |
| 1 | teaspoon | Shrimp paste |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
Directions
Coarsely chop the chilies and soak in water for 10 minutes. Drain.
Pound together all the ingredients to produce a fine paste.
From "Discover Thai Cooking" by Chaslin, Canungmai and Tettoni, Times Editions, Singapore. 1987
Posted by Stephen Ceideburg April 18 1990.