Authentic Thai Recipe for Massaman Curry Paste

Ingredients

• 15 Thai Long Chili
• 1 Tablespoon Coriander Seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon finely ground White Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 3 Tablespoons Red Shallots
• 2 Tablespoons Garlic
• 1 Tablespoon Lemongrass
• 2 teaspoons Galangal Root
• 1 Tablespoon Coriander Root
• 1 Kaffir Lime
• 1 teaspoon Thai shrimp paste

Steps

1. 1

   In a flat frying pan over low heat, toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and dried red chilies until lightly browned and flavorful.

2. 2

   Grind the chilies, the dry seeds and spices, and the salt until very fine.

3. 3

   Prepare the fresh herbs by chopping, grating, and cutting until all very fine.

4. 4

   Combine it all and grind until you have a smooth paste, then add the shrimp paste and mash it in until everything is well blended and you have a smooth, dark red paste.