Indonesian Style Curry Paste Recipe

Name: Indonesian Style Curry Paste
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 12 chilies, chopped; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 stalks lemongrass, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon galangal, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, chopped; 5 kaffir lime leaves, sliced; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon shrimp paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 120 ml vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 onion, chopped
12 chilies, chopped
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 stalks lemongrass, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon galangal, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
5 kaffir lime leaves, sliced
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon shrimp paste
1 teaspoon salt
120 ml vegetable oil

1
Put chopped onion into the grinder or food processor.
2
Put next 6 ingredients into pestle and grind them to coarse paste to release the flavour.
3
Stir in the paste to the onion and grind them until they become fine paste.
4
Toast coriander and cumin in low heat to release the flavour.
5
Stir in toasted coriander, cumin, shrimp paste and salt to the paste and continue to grind them until paste become moist and fine.
6
Heat up the oil in the saucepan in medium low heat.
7
Pour the paste into the saucepan and stir occasionally and turn the heat to low when it gets hot and keep stirring in, all is about 10 minute.
8
Cool off the paste before storing it.

522

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, chopped, 12 chilies, chopped, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 2 stalks lemongrass, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Indonesian Style Curry Paste falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indonesian Style Curry Paste

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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