How to Make Green Curry Paste - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green curry paste is a staple ingredient in Thai cuisine, known for its vibrant color and complex flavor profile. Made with a blend of fresh herbs, spices, and aromatics, this fragrant paste is the key ingredient in the popular Thai dish, green curry. Whether you're a fan of spicy foods or you prefer milder flavors, this versatile paste can be customized to suit your taste preferences.

While store-bought green curry paste is readily available, nothing beats the flavor of homemade curr...

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Ingredients

  • 5 green chile peppers, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped shallot
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped galangal
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chopped lemon grass
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped makrut lime leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon shrimp paste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Put chile peppers, shallot, garlic, galangal, salt, lemon grass, cilantro, lime leaves, peppercorns, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in a mortar. Grind with a pestle until combined. Add shrimp paste and grind until paste is smooth.
  • Nutrition

    42 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 1173mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 138mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 268mg