Red thai curry paste

3 Tablespoon

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
14Dried red chiles, seeds removed, soaked in water
2teaspoonsGalangal, chopped
1Lemon grass stalk, bottom
6 inches only, sliced
1teaspoonShredded lime zest
10Coriander roots, chopped
4Garlic cloves, chopped
1Shallot, chopped
1teaspoonShrimp paste
10Black peppercorns
2tablespoonsOil

Directions

Pound or process all of the ingredients in a mortar, blender, or processor to a smooth even paste. If necessary, add a little more oil when processing.

You may substitute 16 coriander stems for coriander roots.

Appeared in The Southeast Asia Cookbook by Ruth Law.