Authentic Thai Red Curry Paste Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.7 ounces dry red Thai spur chilies ((seeds removed, chopped))
• 0.2 ounces dry chilies
• 1.8 ounce lemongrass ((finely chopped))
• 1 ounce galangal ((sliced thinly))
• 0.2 ounces salt
• 0.2 ounces kaffir lime zest ((sliced thinly))
• 0.2 ounces turmeric ((sliced thinly))
• 0.7 ounces shrimp paste
• 1.8 ounce garlic ((minced))
• 1.8 ounce shallots ((sliced thinly))

Steps

1. 1

   Soak the dry red spur chilies in lukewarm water for about 10 minutes to soften them. Drain thoroughly to remove excess water before adding them to the paste.

2. 2

   Start with the dry ingredients—dried chilies, lemongrass, galangal, and salt. Pound them in the mortar until they are finely broken down.

3. 3

   Next, add the soaked red spur chilies, kaffir lime zest, turmeric, shrimp paste, garlic, and shallots. Continue pounding until the mixture forms a smooth, fine paste.